Science and Technology Directorate employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under Science and Technology Directorate 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 Science and Technology Directorate, where its workforce is concentrated, and which occupations account for the largest share of employees.
Parent organization
This agency sits under the Department of Homeland Security.
Largest occupations in Science and Technology Directorate
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under Science and Technology Directorate.
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management and Program Analysis | 93 | $165,363 | 17.4% |
| Program Management | 82 | $189,622 | 15.4% |
| General Engineering | 67 | $184,750 | 12.5% |
| Miscellaneous Administration and Program | 13 | $131,623 | 2.4% |
| Operations Research | 12 | $186,113 | 2.2% |
| General Physical Science | 11 | $182,698 | 2.1% |
Where Science and Technology Directorate employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for Science and Technology Directorate in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 348 | $171,759 |
| New Jersey | 55 | $153,496 |
| New York | 50 | $152,028 |
| Maryland | 25 | $173,536 |
| Virginia | 14 | $166,165 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).