Defense Threat Reduction Agency employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under Defense Threat Reduction 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 Threat Reduction 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 Threat Reduction Agency
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under Defense Threat Reduction Agency.
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Administration and Program | 306 | $151,664 | 22.8% |
| Program Management | 124 | $161,179 | 9.2% |
| General Physical Science | 88 | $168,885 | 6.5% |
| Information Technology Management | 74 | $161,274 | 5.5% |
| Budget Analysis | 70 | $146,808 | 5.2% |
| Contracting | 61 | $148,832 | 4.5% |
| Management and Program Analysis | 55 | $137,082 | 4.1% |
| Security Administration | 45 | $131,237 | 3.3% |
| General Engineering | 29 | $175,155 | 2.2% |
| Accounting | 29 | $154,956 | 2.2% |
| Intelligence | 28 | $140,975 | 2.1% |
| Human Resources Management | 17 | $140,235 | 1.3% |
| General Attorney | 13 | $191,227 | 1.0% |
| Microbiology | 11 | $162,193 | 0.8% |
Where Defense Threat Reduction Agency employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for Defense Threat Reduction Agency in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 1,088 | $155,304 |
| New Mexico | 155 | $126,005 |
| Florida | 13 | $135,936 |
| California | 11 | $144,443 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).