Defense Human Resources Activity employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under Defense Human Resources Activity 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 Human Resources Activity, 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 Human Resources Activity
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under Defense Human Resources Activity.
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Administration and Program | 1,674 | $59,989 | 59.2% |
| Information Technology Management | 270 | $148,501 | 9.5% |
| Management and Program Analysis | 243 | $147,698 | 8.6% |
| Human Resources Management | 203 | $146,037 | 7.2% |
| Equal Opportunity Investigation | 63 | $121,295 | 2.2% |
| Contracting | 23 | $163,220 | 0.8% |
| Psychology | 19 | $156,675 | 0.7% |
| Program Management | 15 | $157,535 | 0.5% |
Where Defense Human Resources Activity employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for Defense Human Resources Activity in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 2,089 | $77,382 |
| California | 229 | $153,224 |
| Florida | 114 | $119,738 |
| Texas | 101 | $130,549 |
| Maryland | 64 | $158,977 |
| North Carolina | 20 | $119,394 |
| Ohio | 18 | $127,796 |
| Georgia | 17 | $127,790 |
| Kentucky | 12 | $118,479 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).