U.s. Marshals Service employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under U.s. Marshals Service 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 U.s. Marshals Service, where its workforce is concentrated, and which occupations account for the largest share of employees.
Parent organization
This agency sits under the Department of Justice.
Largest occupations in U.s. Marshals Service
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under U.s. Marshals Service.
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Investigation | 3,590 | $123,072 | 64.5% |
| Investigative Analysis | 273 | $73,700 | 4.9% |
| Miscellaneous Administration and Program | 240 | $107,889 | 4.3% |
| United States Marshal | 223 | $99,250 | 4.0% |
| Management and Program Analysis | 183 | $144,783 | 3.3% |
| Security Administration | 152 | $116,552 | 2.7% |
| Administrative Officer | 91 | $133,019 | 1.6% |
| Financial Administration and Program | 61 | $97,651 | 1.1% |
| Information Technology Management | 59 | $149,081 | 1.1% |
| General Business and Industry | 59 | $105,749 | 1.1% |
| Intelligence | 56 | $134,989 | 1.0% |
| "General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, and Compliance Series" | 43 | $83,980 | 0.8% |
| Compliance Inspection and Support | 31 | $72,787 | 0.6% |
| Human Resources Management | 28 | $132,932 | 0.5% |
| General Attorney | 27 | $190,148 | 0.5% |
| Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant | 24 | $61,264 | 0.4% |
| Contracting | 22 | $128,584 | 0.4% |
| Budget Analysis | 15 | $137,390 | 0.3% |
| Aircraft Operation | 13 | $159,992 | 0.2% |
| Accounting | 12 | $131,689 | 0.2% |
Where U.s. Marshals Service employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for U.s. Marshals Service in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 843 | $145,897 |
| Texas | 633 | $109,923 |
| California | 364 | $121,768 |
| District of Columbia | 281 | $113,765 |
| Florida | 233 | $115,628 |
| New York | 212 | $126,595 |
| Arizona | 196 | $104,517 |
| Georgia | 188 | $123,463 |
| Missouri | 159 | $110,832 |
| North Carolina | 146 | $119,322 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).