Defense Finance and Accounting Service employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under Defense Finance and Accounting Service in the latest OPM workforce summary, what the average pay looks like, and which occupations make up the largest share of the agency.
What this page helps you check
Use this page when you want a quick feel for the size of Defense Finance and Accounting Service, where its workforce is concentrated, and which occupations account for the largest share of employees.
Parent organization
This agency sits under the Department of Defense.
Largest occupations in Defense Finance and Accounting Service
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under Defense Finance and Accounting Service.
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting Technician | 2,607 | $51,061 | 24.3% |
| Accounting | 2,249 | $99,789 | 21.0% |
| Financial Administration and Program | 2,133 | $99,001 | 19.9% |
| Information Technology Management | 1,153 | $113,409 | 10.7% |
| Military Pay | 513 | $55,744 | 4.8% |
| Contact Representative | 385 | $48,223 | 3.6% |
| Civilian Pay | 286 | $54,314 | 2.7% |
| Human Resources Management | 234 | $95,514 | 2.2% |
| Miscellaneous Administration and Program | 234 | $106,270 | 2.2% |
| Financial Clerical and Assistance | 111 | $56,797 | 1.0% |
| Management and Program Analysis | 60 | $107,237 | 0.6% |
| Auditing | 48 | $111,101 | 0.4% |
| Contracting | 48 | $115,038 | 0.4% |
| Secretary | 40 | $58,870 | 0.4% |
| Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant | 36 | $52,905 | 0.3% |
| Human Resources Assistance | 35 | $49,235 | 0.3% |
| Security Administration | 33 | $91,701 | 0.3% |
| Financial Management Student Trainee | 29 | $37,403 | 0.3% |
| General Attorney | 25 | $137,804 | 0.2% |
| Paralegal Specialist | 22 | $75,604 | 0.2% |
Where Defense Finance and Accounting Service employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for Defense Finance and Accounting Service in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 4,814 | $82,800 |
| Indiana | 3,796 | $90,332 |
| New York | 1,120 | $62,517 |
| Maine | 608 | $63,176 |
| Virginia | 57 | $127,964 |
| Texas | 55 | $97,658 |
| Florida | 44 | $94,556 |
| Michigan | 15 | $95,131 |
| Illinois | 12 | $101,039 |
| North Carolina | 11 | $100,452 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).