United States Space Force employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under United States Space Force 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 United States Space Force, 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 United States Space Force
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under United States Space Force.
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police | 196 | $64,580 | 8.1% |
| Contracting | 171 | $116,586 | 7.1% |
| Fire Protection and Prevention | 167 | $70,224 | 6.9% |
| Education and Training Technician | 89 | $50,901 | 3.7% |
| Miscellaneous Administration and Program | 83 | $106,150 | 3.4% |
| Engineering Technical | 61 | $90,932 | 2.5% |
| Social Science | 56 | $95,560 | 2.3% |
| Human Resources Management | 50 | $97,808 | 2.1% |
| Budget Analysis | 45 | $80,044 | 1.9% |
| General Engineering | 42 | $116,986 | 1.7% |
| Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant | 42 | $57,866 | 1.7% |
| Supply Clerical and Technician | 40 | $60,860 | 1.7% |
| Maintenance Mechanic | 37 | $70,761 | 1.5% |
| Security Administration | 32 | $90,998 | 1.3% |
| General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences | 28 | $111,497 | 1.2% |
| Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic | 26 | $73,092 | 1.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Operating | 19 | $67,242 | 0.8% |
| General Education and Training | 15 | $82,678 | 0.6% |
| Misc Industrial Equipment Maintenance | 13 | $73,400 | 0.5% |
| Management and Program Analysis | 13 | $109,239 | 0.5% |
Where United States Space Force employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for United States Space Force in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 1,128 | $84,202 |
| Florida | 664 | $81,321 |
| California | 614 | $89,708 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).