U.s. Secret Service employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under U.s. Secret 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. Secret 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 Homeland Security.
Largest occupations in U.s. Secret Service
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under U.s. Secret Service.
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Investigation | 3,869 | $125,653 | 47.5% |
| Police | 1,549 | $104,808 | 19.0% |
| "General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, and Compliance Series" | 443 | $125,824 | 5.4% |
| Miscellaneous Administration and Program | 382 | $101,570 | 4.7% |
| Management and Program Analysis | 146 | $134,449 | 1.8% |
| Administrative Officer | 141 | $105,816 | 1.7% |
| Information Technology Management | 132 | $154,720 | 1.6% |
| Security Administration | 114 | $135,963 | 1.4% |
| General Investigation | 95 | $134,741 | 1.2% |
| Investigative Analysis | 95 | $127,721 | 1.2% |
| Intelligence | 93 | $120,019 | 1.1% |
| Financial Administration and Program | 81 | $133,303 | 1.0% |
| Human Resources Management | 77 | $140,772 | 0.9% |
| Administration and Office Support Student Trainee | 72 | $41,283 | 0.9% |
| Program Management | 56 | $170,059 | 0.7% |
| Compliance Inspection and Support | 41 | $94,219 | 0.5% |
| Telecommunications | 32 | $143,094 | 0.4% |
| Contracting | 31 | $141,063 | 0.4% |
| Training Instruction | 22 | $114,769 | 0.3% |
| General Attorney | 18 | $192,833 | 0.2% |
Where U.s. Secret Service employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for U.s. Secret Service in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 4,724 | $125,558 |
| Maryland | 464 | $133,813 |
| New York | 392 | $104,747 |
| Florida | 354 | $110,254 |
| Texas | 327 | $116,067 |
| California | 288 | $114,713 |
| Illinois | 129 | $109,086 |
| Georgia | 125 | $117,206 |
| Pennsylvania | 111 | $119,297 |
| Ohio | 89 | $113,566 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).