Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff 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 Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, 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 Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Administration and Program | 331 | $152,605 | 39.8% |
| Management and Program Analysis | 156 | $154,270 | 18.8% |
| Information Technology Management | 33 | $142,413 | 4.0% |
| Operations Research | 27 | $170,232 | 3.2% |
| Financial Administration and Program | 11 | $129,486 | 1.3% |
Where Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 806 | $149,652 |
| Florida | 12 | $115,482 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).