Departmental Administration employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under Departmental Administration 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 Departmental Administration, where its workforce is concentrated, and which occupations account for the largest share of employees.
Parent organization
This agency sits under the Department of Agriculture.
Largest occupations in Departmental Administration
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under Departmental Administration.
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contracting | 85 | $113,642 | 17.4% |
| Human Resources Management | 61 | $147,998 | 12.5% |
| Management and Program Analysis | 52 | $131,124 | 10.6% |
| Miscellaneous Administration and Program | 15 | $141,725 | 3.1% |
| Security Administration | 13 | $136,039 | 2.7% |
Where Departmental Administration employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for Departmental Administration in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 253 | $131,924 |
| Maryland | 63 | $120,553 |
| Colorado | 33 | $142,868 |
| Virginia | 19 | $129,992 |
| Florida | 15 | $106,241 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).