Wage and Hour Division employee pay and staffing
This page shows how many people were reported under Wage and Hour Division 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 Wage and Hour Division, where its workforce is concentrated, and which occupations account for the largest share of employees.
Parent organization
This agency sits under the Department of Labor.
Largest occupations in Wage and Hour Division
These occupation series account for the biggest share of employees reported under Wage and Hour Division.
| Occupation | Employees | Average pay | Share of agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wage and Hour Investigation Series | 1,007 | $117,105 | 72.9% |
| Miscellaneous Administration and Program | 154 | $112,426 | 11.1% |
| Compliance Inspection and Support | 130 | $72,558 | 9.4% |
| Management and Program Analysis | 27 | $132,876 | 2.0% |
Where Wage and Hour Division employees are based
This list shows the biggest duty-station states reported for Wage and Hour Division in the latest OPM summary.
| State | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|
| California | 172 | $122,934 |
| Texas | 159 | $112,333 |
| Florida | 76 | $108,914 |
| District of Columbia | 72 | $149,777 |
| New York | 71 | $118,705 |
| Pennsylvania | 70 | $113,287 |
| Illinois | 54 | $120,166 |
| Georgia | 42 | $112,605 |
| Michigan | 40 | $113,854 |
| New Jersey | 37 | $120,355 |
Agency totals and duty-location summaries come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).