Internal Revenue Service employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under Internal Revenue 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 Internal Revenue 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 the Treasury.
Largest occupations in Internal Revenue Service
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under Internal Revenue Service.
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contact Representative | 24,716 | $58,600 | 24.4% |
| Tax Examining | 15,198 | $54,075 | 15.0% |
| Internal Revenue Agent | 11,567 | $124,864 | 11.4% |
| Information Technology Management | 7,914 | $139,423 | 7.8% |
| Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant | 7,045 | $45,428 | 7.0% |
| Financial Administration and Program | 5,069 | $101,494 | 5.0% |
| Management and Program Analysis | 4,885 | $136,227 | 4.8% |
| Internal Revenue Officer | 3,423 | $96,609 | 3.4% |
| Criminal Investigation | 2,320 | $121,941 | 2.3% |
| Human Resources Management | 2,110 | $105,924 | 2.1% |
| General Attorney | 1,979 | $163,264 | 2.0% |
| Financial Clerical and Assistance | 1,634 | $60,629 | 1.6% |
| Miscellaneous Administration and Program | 1,392 | $119,616 | 1.4% |
| Program Management | 1,163 | $160,348 | 1.1% |
| Hearings and Appeals | 1,120 | $133,481 | 1.1% |
| Management and Program Clerical and Assistance | 869 | $59,073 | 0.9% |
| Tax Specialist | 796 | $84,249 | 0.8% |
| General Business and Industry | 779 | $89,615 | 0.8% |
| Secretary | 500 | $67,819 | 0.5% |
| Tax Law Specialist | 422 | $148,085 | 0.4% |
Where Internal Revenue Service employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for Internal Revenue Service in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 11,804 | $82,524 |
| California | 9,350 | $94,091 |
| Utah | 8,493 | $63,182 |
| New York | 7,219 | $93,066 |
| Georgia | 6,953 | $78,416 |
| Pennsylvania | 6,607 | $76,922 |
| Missouri | 6,273 | $62,982 |
| Tennessee | 5,821 | $67,844 |
| Maryland | 5,093 | $142,983 |
| Florida | 3,838 | $97,160 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).