National Reconnaissance Office employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under National Reconnaissance Office 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 Reconnaissance Office, 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 Reconnaissance Office
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under National Reconnaissance Office.
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Engineering | 279 | $167,504 | 24.0% |
| Program Management | 150 | $168,997 | 12.9% |
| Budget Analysis | 108 | $161,364 | 9.3% |
| Contracting | 103 | $151,555 | 8.9% |
| Information Technology Management | 80 | $165,236 | 6.9% |
| Security Administration | 76 | $164,578 | 6.5% |
| General Business and Industry | 51 | $178,543 | 4.4% |
| Miscellaneous Administration and Program | 42 | $130,625 | 3.6% |
| Human Resources Management | 22 | $140,480 | 1.9% |
| "General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, and Compliance Series" | 11 | $169,666 | 0.9% |
Where National Reconnaissance Office employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for National Reconnaissance Office in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 1,030 | $161,821 |
| Colorado | 67 | $149,395 |
| California | 29 | $163,632 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).