Inspector General employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under Inspector General 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 Inspector General, where its workforce is concentrated, and which occupations account for the largest share of employees.
Parent organization
This agency sits under the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Largest occupations in Inspector General
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under Inspector General.
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auditing | 245 | $143,814 | 21.4% |
| Criminal Investigation | 182 | $139,910 | 15.9% |
| Health System Specialist | 142 | $151,661 | 12.4% |
| Information Technology Management | 80 | $150,678 | 7.0% |
| Management and Program Analysis | 62 | $140,177 | 5.4% |
| Nurse | 57 | $141,305 | 5.0% |
| Miscellaneous Administration and Program | 41 | $146,579 | 3.6% |
| Veterans Claims Examining | 36 | $134,843 | 3.1% |
| General Attorney | 23 | $188,021 | 2.0% |
| Support Services Administration | 19 | $105,921 | 1.7% |
| Human Resources Management | 13 | $129,323 | 1.1% |
Where Inspector General employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for Inspector General in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 266 | $159,468 |
| Texas | 117 | $139,527 |
| California | 107 | $151,606 |
| Florida | 103 | $134,877 |
| Georgia | 60 | $131,672 |
| Illinois | 51 | $145,595 |
| Colorado | 50 | $151,268 |
| Washington | 43 | $148,590 |
| Missouri | 40 | $125,081 |
| Maryland | 38 | $162,784 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).