National Defense University employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under National Defense University 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 National Defense University, where its workforce is concentrated, and which occupations account for the largest share of employees.
Parent organization
This agency sits under the Department of Defense.
Largest occupations in National Defense University
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under National Defense University.
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Education and Training | 123 | $148,931 | 28.5% |
| Miscellaneous Administration and Program | 47 | $91,475 | 10.9% |
| Social Science | 31 | $153,202 | 7.2% |
Where National Defense University employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for National Defense University in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 332 | $141,071 |
| Virginia | 84 | $107,720 |
| North Carolina | 12 | $127,796 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).