Federal Reserve System salaries
Full-time civilian employees of the Federal Reserve System earned a median of $194,417 in annualized adjusted basic pay in September 2026, 77% above the all-federal median of $109,641. The middle half earned between $165,782 and $237,579.
Federal Reserve System pay by occupation
The 6 largest occupations at this agency with at least 30 full-time employees with published pay.
| Occupation | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Institution Examining Series 0570 | 254 | $171,634 |
| Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series 0301 | 240 | $203,323 |
| General Attorney Series 0905 | 163 | $244,260 |
| Information Technology Management Series 2210 | 100 | $189,300 |
| Management and Program Analysis Series 0343 | 59 | $175,477 |
| Economist Series 0110 | 39 | $243,706 |
middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) 10th–90th percentile median all-federal median ($109,641)
Federal Reserve System 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 | 618 | $213,554 |
| California | 58 | $206,577 |
| New York | 51 | $192,394 |
| Illinois | 30 | $154,797 |
middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) 10th–90th percentile median all-federal median ($109,641)
Change since September 2025
The median moved −1.2% from $196,804 in September 2025 to $194,417 in September 2026. Headcount went from 1,408 to 1,043 (−25.9%). 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.