Social Security Administration employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under Social Security 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 Social Security Administration, where its workforce is concentrated, and which occupations account for the largest share of employees.
Parent organization
This workforce group rolls up under Social Security Administration in the latest federal workforce file.
Largest occupations in Social Security Administration
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under Social Security Administration.
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Insurance Administration | 26,334 | $102,352 | 46.8% |
| Contact Representative | 9,382 | $65,318 | 16.7% |
| Information Technology Management | 3,856 | $138,214 | 6.9% |
| General Legal and Kindred Administration | 3,443 | $76,232 | 6.1% |
| General Attorney | 3,103 | $133,751 | 5.5% |
| Management and Program Analysis | 2,084 | $135,569 | 3.7% |
| Legal Assistance | 1,687 | $66,832 | 3.0% |
| Administrative Law Judge | 1,091 | $205,941 | 1.9% |
| Human Resources Management | 772 | $126,995 | 1.4% |
| Claims Assistance and Examining | 668 | $67,594 | 1.2% |
| Miscellaneous Administration and Program | 653 | $115,361 | 1.2% |
| Paralegal Specialist | 635 | $126,566 | 1.1% |
| Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant | 451 | $56,817 | 0.8% |
| Criminal Investigation | 209 | $140,023 | 0.4% |
| Financial Administration and Program | 165 | $140,969 | 0.3% |
| Public Affairs | 138 | $135,901 | 0.2% |
| Mail and File | 92 | $54,548 | 0.2% |
| Security Administration | 86 | $119,981 | 0.2% |
| Equal Employment Opportunity | 68 | $138,633 | 0.1% |
| Contracting | 63 | $119,771 | 0.1% |
Where Social Security Administration employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for Social Security Administration in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 9,480 | $121,674 |
| California | 5,600 | $104,291 |
| Pennsylvania | 3,654 | $88,127 |
| New York | 3,381 | $103,331 |
| Texas | 3,185 | $99,234 |
| Florida | 2,621 | $90,350 |
| Alabama | 2,459 | $82,336 |
| Illinois | 2,452 | $98,458 |
| Missouri | 2,311 | $91,564 |
| Georgia | 1,605 | $103,474 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).