Hearings and Appeals federal employee pay and staffing
This page shows how large the Hearings and Appeals series is across government, what the average pay looks like, and which agencies employ the biggest share of people in this occupation.
What this page helps you check
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
Hearings and Appeals is reported under the Legal and Kindred Group family in the latest OPM summary.
Agencies that employ the most Hearings and Appeals 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citizenship and Immigration Services | Department of Homeland Security | 1,432 | $156,725,232 | $109,445 | 36.6% |
| Veterans Benefits Administration | Department of Veterans Affairs | 1,265 | $163,283,670 | $129,078 | 32.4% |
| Internal Revenue Service | Department of the Treasury | 1,120 | $149,499,074 | $133,481 | 28.6% |
| National Appeals Division | Department of Agriculture | 26 | $4,054,492 | $155,942 | 0.7% |
| Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services | Department of Health and Human Services | 13 | $2,697,500 | $207,500 | 0.3% |
Common pay plans for Hearings and Appeals
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 | 3,742 | $122,234 | 95.7% |
| IR | 101 | $160,016 | 2.6% |
| AA | 13 | $207,500 | 0.3% |
Occupation totals come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).