Securities and Exchange Commission employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under Securities and Exchange Commission 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 Securities and Exchange Commission, where its workforce is concentrated, and which occupations account for the largest share of employees.
Parent organization
This workforce group rolls up under Securities and Exchange Commission in the latest federal workforce file.
Largest occupations in Securities and Exchange Commission
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under Securities and Exchange Commission.
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Attorney | 2,047 | $241,479 | 43.1% |
| Accounting | 757 | $250,141 | 16.0% |
| Securities Compliance Examining | 425 | $236,240 | 9.0% |
| Information Technology Management | 328 | $228,705 | 6.9% |
| Miscellaneous Administration and Program | 225 | $169,466 | 4.7% |
| Management and Program Analysis | 155 | $205,164 | 3.3% |
| Economist | 115 | $240,182 | 2.4% |
| Paralegal Specialist | 68 | $154,844 | 1.4% |
| Human Resources Management | 65 | $198,716 | 1.4% |
| Financial Analysis | 62 | $236,487 | 1.3% |
| Contracting | 43 | $195,670 | 0.9% |
| Program Management | 35 | $306,726 | 0.7% |
| Financial Administration and Program | 20 | $221,439 | 0.4% |
| General Mathematics and Statistics | 20 | $236,910 | 0.4% |
| Auditing | 18 | $190,683 | 0.4% |
| "General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, and Compliance Series" | 11 | $211,296 | 0.2% |
Where Securities and Exchange Commission employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for Securities and Exchange Commission in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 2,335 | $230,214 |
| New York | 571 | $244,991 |
| California | 326 | $243,832 |
| Illinois | 286 | $226,058 |
| Massachusetts | 189 | $229,791 |
| Maryland | 168 | $220,847 |
| Virginia | 161 | $229,233 |
| Pennsylvania | 158 | $224,827 |
| Colorado | 127 | $224,636 |
| Texas | 125 | $220,636 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).