Defense Legal Services Agency employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under Defense Legal Services Agency 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 Legal Services Agency, 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 Legal Services Agency
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under Defense Legal Services Agency.
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Attorney | 164 | $190,145 | 60.3% |
| Paralegal Specialist | 13 | $112,843 | 4.8% |
Where Defense Legal Services Agency employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for Defense Legal Services Agency in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 253 | $170,042 |
| California | 11 | $192,852 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).