Federal Trade Commission employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under Federal Trade Commission 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 Trade Commission, where its workforce is concentrated, and which occupations account for the largest share of employees.
Parent organization
This workforce group rolls up under Federal Trade Commission in the latest federal workforce file.
Largest occupations in Federal Trade Commission
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under Federal Trade Commission.
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Attorney | 692 | $186,388 | 55.6% |
| Miscellaneous Administration and Program | 93 | $146,006 | 7.5% |
| Economist | 78 | $187,083 | 6.3% |
| Paralegal Specialist | 40 | $73,009 | 3.2% |
| "General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, and Compliance Series" | 32 | $156,396 | 2.6% |
| Information Technology Management | 22 | $179,082 | 1.8% |
Where Federal Trade Commission employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for Federal Trade Commission in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 914 | $168,808 |
| California | 56 | $174,889 |
| New York | 46 | $172,880 |
| Virginia | 32 | $167,269 |
| Washington | 29 | $175,412 |
| Texas | 25 | $164,937 |
| Illinois | 25 | $172,094 |
| Georgia | 19 | $167,020 |
| Ohio | 19 | $167,686 |
| Maryland | 18 | $160,970 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).