General Telecommunications federal employee pay and staffing
This page shows how large the General Telecommunications series is across government, what the average pay looks like, and which agencies employ the biggest share of people in this occupation.
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Use this page when you want to see where a federal occupation is concentrated, which agencies employ the most people in it, and what the average pay looks like across government.
Occupation family
General Telecommunications is reported under the "General Administrative, Clerical, and Office Services Group" family in the latest OPM summary.
Agencies that employ the most General Telecommunications staff
These are the agencies with the biggest reported headcount in this occupation series.
| Agency | Department | Employees | Total salary expense | Average pay | Share of occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Bureau of Investigation | Department of Justice | 173 | $12,158,874 | $70,283 | 69.2% |
| U.s. Marine Corps | Department of Defense | 24 | $1,423,824 | $59,326 | 9.6% |
| Veterans Health Administration | Department of Veterans Affairs | 11 | $597,256 | $54,296 | 4.4% |
Common pay plans for General Telecommunications
This shows the pay plans most commonly attached to this occupation series in the latest OPM summary.
| Pay plan | Employees | Average pay | Share of occupation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GS | 208 | $68,173 | 83.2% |
Occupation totals come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).