Office of the Secretary employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under Office of the Secretary 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 Office of the Secretary, where its workforce is concentrated, and which occupations account for the largest share of employees.
Parent organization
This agency sits under the Department of Commerce.
Largest occupations in Office of the Secretary
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under Office of the Secretary.
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Attorney | 261 | $163,964 | 25.2% |
| Miscellaneous Administration and Program | 114 | $131,764 | 11.0% |
| Security Administration | 79 | $126,000 | 7.6% |
| Human Resources Management | 72 | $167,657 | 6.9% |
| Management and Program Analysis | 66 | $173,611 | 6.4% |
| Information Technology Management | 45 | $178,952 | 4.3% |
| Contracting | 19 | $155,032 | 1.8% |
| Budget Analysis | 16 | $169,349 | 1.5% |
| Accounting | 15 | $169,474 | 1.4% |
| Police | 13 | $82,989 | 1.3% |
Where Office of the Secretary employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for Office of the Secretary in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 855 | $152,869 |
| Maryland | 107 | $149,333 |
| Colorado | 20 | $123,466 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).