Space Systems Command employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under Space Systems Command 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 Space Systems Command, where its workforce is concentrated, and which occupations account for the largest share of employees.
Parent organization
This agency sits under the Department of Defense.
Largest occupations in Space Systems Command
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under Space Systems Command.
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Business and Industry | 360 | $139,825 | 12.6% |
| General Engineering | 276 | $151,653 | 9.7% |
| Contracting | 241 | $131,738 | 8.4% |
| Financial Administration and Program | 163 | $133,507 | 5.7% |
| Miscellaneous Administration and Program | 153 | $126,317 | 5.4% |
| Electronics Engineering | 148 | $140,928 | 5.2% |
| Information Technology Management | 113 | $127,318 | 4.0% |
| Logistics Management | 110 | $135,682 | 3.9% |
| Aerospace Engineering | 100 | $144,702 | 3.5% |
| Telecommunications | 71 | $94,107 | 2.5% |
| Physics | 62 | $148,984 | 2.2% |
| Security Administration | 54 | $131,271 | 1.9% |
| Safety Engineering | 46 | $144,657 | 1.6% |
| Management and Program Analysis | 43 | $115,244 | 1.5% |
| Mechanical Engineering | 43 | $122,983 | 1.5% |
| Budget Analysis | 31 | $116,259 | 1.1% |
| General Attorney | 22 | $184,821 | 0.8% |
| Safety and Occupational Health Management | 16 | $126,093 | 0.6% |
| Equipment Services | 15 | $113,016 | 0.5% |
| Meteorology | 14 | $127,401 | 0.5% |
Where Space Systems Command employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for Space Systems Command in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1,250 | $136,028 |
| New Mexico | 545 | $125,384 |
| Colorado | 387 | $127,640 |
| Florida | 371 | $117,437 |
| Ohio | 87 | $138,752 |
| Hawaii | 60 | $121,177 |
| Texas | 30 | $138,611 |
| Virginia | 29 | $149,335 |
| Utah | 13 | $115,463 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).