United States Marshal federal employee pay and staffing
This page shows how large the United States Marshal 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
United States Marshal is reported under the Miscellaneous Occupations Group family in the latest OPM summary.
Agencies that employ the most United States Marshal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.s. Marshals Service | Department of Justice | 223 | $22,132,725 | $99,250 | 99.1% |
Common pay plans for United States Marshal
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL | 157 | $59,819 | 69.8% |
| GS | 42 | $191,816 | 18.7% |
| SL | 24 | $195,200 | 10.7% |
Occupation totals come from the latest OPM FedScope Employment Summary Data (March 2025).