Peace Corps employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under Peace Corps 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 Peace Corps, where its workforce is concentrated, and which occupations account for the largest share of employees.
Parent organization
This workforce group rolls up under Peace Corps in the latest federal workforce file.
Largest occupations in Peace Corps
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under Peace Corps.
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Administration and Program | 377 | $122,507 | 38.5% |
| Information Technology Management | 73 | $158,893 | 7.5% |
| Program Management | 60 | $184,141 | 6.1% |
| Administrative Officer | 58 | $158,267 | 5.9% |
| Nurse | 33 | $128,523 | 3.4% |
| Financial Administration and Program | 23 | $121,947 | 2.4% |
| Management and Program Analysis | 22 | $121,693 | 2.2% |
| General Student Trainee | 19 | $45,240 | 1.9% |
| Training Instruction | 15 | $131,826 | 1.5% |
| Security Administration | 13 | $164,748 | 1.3% |
| General Attorney | 11 | $192,552 | 1.1% |
Where Peace Corps employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for Peace Corps in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 373 | $137,026 |
| Maryland | 84 | $137,762 |
| Virginia | 74 | $144,005 |
| California | 25 | $116,191 |
| Florida | 25 | $116,882 |
| Texas | 24 | $105,521 |
| Pennsylvania | 16 | $125,592 |
| Washington | 15 | $114,511 |
| Illinois | 14 | $109,873 |
| New York | 14 | $117,683 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).