Merit Systems Protection Board employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under Merit Systems Protection Board 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 Merit Systems Protection Board, where its workforce is concentrated, and which occupations account for the largest share of employees.
Parent organization
This workforce group rolls up under Merit Systems Protection Board in the latest federal workforce file.
Largest occupations in Merit Systems Protection Board
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under Merit Systems Protection Board.
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Attorney | 93 | $185,653 | 52.5% |
| Paralegal Specialist | 16 | $96,384 | 9.0% |
Where Merit Systems Protection Board employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for Merit Systems Protection Board in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 91 | $160,054 |
| Georgia | 14 | $158,793 |
| California | 14 | $171,153 |
| Texas | 13 | $172,721 |
| Virginia | 11 | $180,200 |
| Pennsylvania | 11 | $160,187 |
| Illinois | 11 | $168,950 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).