Small Business Administration employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under Small Business Administration 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 Small Business Administration, where its workforce is concentrated, and which occupations account for the largest share of employees.
Parent organization
This workforce group rolls up under Small Business Administration in the latest federal workforce file.
Largest occupations in Small Business Administration
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under Small Business Administration.
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Business and Industry | 2,363 | $85,450 | 28.9% |
| Loan Specialist | 2,056 | $82,062 | 25.2% |
| Construction Analyst | 651 | $75,394 | 8.0% |
| General Attorney | 577 | $108,802 | 7.1% |
| Miscellaneous Administration and Program | 432 | $105,512 | 5.3% |
| Information Technology Management | 268 | $118,730 | 3.3% |
| Paralegal Specialist | 264 | $78,306 | 3.2% |
| Program Management | 204 | $178,564 | 2.5% |
| Management and Program Analysis | 179 | $140,131 | 2.2% |
| Public Affairs | 178 | $89,552 | 2.2% |
| Human Resources Management | 152 | $108,336 | 1.9% |
| Legal Assistance | 73 | $59,820 | 0.9% |
| Contracting | 68 | $136,327 | 0.8% |
| Criminal Investigation | 65 | $145,766 | 0.8% |
| Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant | 65 | $62,624 | 0.8% |
| Financial Analysis | 65 | $146,069 | 0.8% |
| Auditing | 47 | $144,631 | 0.6% |
| Financial Administration and Program | 43 | $162,728 | 0.5% |
| Administrative Officer | 17 | $92,365 | 0.2% |
| Grants Management | 16 | $128,257 | 0.2% |
Where Small Business Administration employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for Small Business Administration in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 1,865 | $85,318 |
| District of Columbia | 877 | $146,940 |
| California | 843 | $99,242 |
| Georgia | 606 | $81,242 |
| Florida | 600 | $78,447 |
| Virginia | 373 | $103,996 |
| New York | 325 | $94,677 |
| Maryland | 207 | $89,142 |
| Alabama | 174 | $79,530 |
| Colorado | 173 | $117,755 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).