Federal Student Aid employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under Federal Student Aid 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 Federal Student Aid, where its workforce is concentrated, and which occupations account for the largest share of employees.
Parent organization
This agency sits under the Department of Education.
Largest occupations in Federal Student Aid
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under Federal Student Aid.
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management and Program Analysis | 438 | $145,153 | 31.0% |
| General Business and Industry | 219 | $132,521 | 15.5% |
| Miscellaneous Administration and Program | 200 | $170,439 | 14.2% |
| Information Technology Management | 146 | $174,686 | 10.3% |
| General Attorney | 60 | $126,472 | 4.2% |
| Contracting | 40 | $168,223 | 2.8% |
| Accounting | 23 | $170,638 | 1.6% |
| Program Management | 13 | $212,207 | 0.9% |
| Security Administration | 12 | $117,819 | 0.8% |
| Financial Analysis | 12 | $131,689 | 0.8% |
| Human Resources Management | 11 | $150,524 | 0.8% |
Where Federal Student Aid employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for Federal Student Aid in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 526 | $158,140 |
| Maryland | 156 | $156,089 |
| Georgia | 98 | $136,448 |
| Virginia | 83 | $162,409 |
| California | 62 | $146,380 |
| Texas | 62 | $136,718 |
| Illinois | 61 | $134,307 |
| Pennsylvania | 46 | $143,833 |
| Florida | 41 | $150,449 |
| New York | 37 | $138,967 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).