Railroad Retirement Board employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under Railroad Retirement Board 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 Railroad Retirement Board, where its workforce is concentrated, and which occupations account for the largest share of employees.
Parent organization
This workforce group rolls up under Railroad Retirement Board in the latest federal workforce file.
Largest occupations in Railroad Retirement Board
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under Railroad Retirement Board.
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railroad Retirement Claims Examining | 314 | $89,966 | 40.9% |
| Miscellaneous Administration and Program | 106 | $139,059 | 13.8% |
| Information Technology Management | 55 | $141,537 | 7.2% |
| Claims Assistance and Examining | 21 | $50,810 | 2.7% |
| Auditing | 15 | $110,876 | 2.0% |
| Human Resources Management | 12 | $113,735 | 1.6% |
| General Attorney | 11 | $186,966 | 1.4% |
Where Railroad Retirement Board employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for Railroad Retirement Board in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 495 | $113,585 |
| California | 25 | $109,140 |
| Texas | 25 | $102,475 |
| Pennsylvania | 24 | $103,687 |
| Florida | 19 | $102,614 |
| Missouri | 15 | $97,390 |
| Virginia | 15 | $122,580 |
| New York | 11 | $98,916 |
| Ohio | 11 | $97,058 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).