Foreign Agricultural Service employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under Foreign Agricultural Service 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 Foreign Agricultural Service, 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 Foreign Agricultural Service
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under Foreign Agricultural Service.
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign Agricultural Affairs | 150 | $150,461 | 21.6% |
| Miscellaneous Administration and Program | 74 | $115,230 | 10.7% |
| Management and Program Analysis | 73 | $138,209 | 10.5% |
| Trade Specialist | 65 | $147,318 | 9.4% |
| Program Management | 59 | $177,800 | 8.5% |
| Economist | 29 | $121,518 | 4.2% |
Where Foreign Agricultural Service employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for Foreign Agricultural Service in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 510 | $139,645 |
| Maryland | 18 | $130,276 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).