Armed Forces Retirement Home salaries
Full-time civilian employees of the Armed Forces Retirement Home earned a median of $62,235 in annualized adjusted basic pay in September 2026, 43% below the all-federal median of $109,641. The middle half earned between $52,825 and $89,563.
Armed Forces Retirement Home pay by occupation
The 3 largest occupations at this agency with at least 30 full-time employees with published pay.
| Occupation | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Assistant Series 0621 | 74 | $51,271 |
| Practical Nurse Series 0620 | 48 | $65,599 |
| Security Guard Series 0085 | 30 | $54,378 |
middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) 10th–90th percentile median all-federal median ($109,641)
Armed Forces Retirement Home pay by state
States where the agency has at least 30 full-time employees with published pay and a published duty station.
| State | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 150 | $67,452 |
| Mississippi | 133 | $60,553 |
middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) 10th–90th percentile median all-federal median ($109,641)
Change since September 2025
The median moved −1.7% from $63,286 in September 2025 to $62,235 in September 2026. Headcount went from 297 to 286 (−3.7%). A change in the median reflects both pay adjustments and who joined or left the workforce, so it is not the same as a pay raise.