Civilian Pay salary by state and agency

How median pay for full-time federal employees in the Civilian Pay series (series 0544) differs by where they work and who employs them. Nationally the median is $52,957. Full civilian pay salary profile →

Highest state median

$58,138

Colorado

Lowest state median

$50,241

Texas

Agency spread

$8,994

highest vs. lowest agency median

National median

$52,957

375 full-time employees

State differences come largely from locality pay, which raises federal salaries in high-cost labor markets, and from differences in the grade mix of the jobs located there. Agency differences often reflect different pay plans and grade structures. Only states and agencies with at least 30 full-time employees with published pay are listed.

By state, highest to lowest median

Civilian Pay median pay by state
State	Employees	Median pay	Middle 50%
Colorado	55	$58,138	$56,262–$63,277
Florida	38	$50,241	$46,588–$52,957
Texas	31	$50,241	$44,809–$54,513

middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) 10th–90th percentile median all-federal median ($109,641)

By agency, highest to lowest median

Civilian Pay median pay by agency
Agency	Employees	Median pay	Middle 50%
Department of Justice	33	$60,593	$52,957–$64,111
Department of the Interior	49	$58,138	$56,262–$62,443
Department of Veterans Affairs	269	$51,599	$47,525–$55,554

middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) 10th–90th percentile median all-federal median ($109,641)