OPM Launches New Federal Workforce Data Website, Updates Telework Guidance
The Trump Administration launched a new website to track the size of the federal workforce and other data points on federal employment.
The Federal Workforce Data (FWD) website was released by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and replaces the FedScope system to deliver “faster, more transparent access to federal workforce data.”
“The Federal Workforce Data website delivers timely, transparent data in a format that is easy to use and built for the future,” said OPM Director Scott Kupor. “This is a major step forward for accountability and data-driven decision-making across government.”
Expanded Information
OPM says FWD offers expanded information on all aspects of the federal workforce, allowing users to see changes in the size of the workforce over time, as well as by agency, occupational series, appointment type, union representation, and more. Users can also search for how many workers are teleworking, pay distribution, age, education level, average salary, and performance ratings.
OPM says it will release new data and visual features on the site each month and will make changes to the platform pending user feedback.
What the Data Shows
According to the website, the federal workforce stands at about 2.08 million civilian employees. More than 300,000 federal employees left federal service in 2025 through the combination of retirements, layoffs, and the Deferred Resignation Program (DRP). About 68,000 employees were hired. Public health professionals make up the largest percentage of employees with over 16 percent of the workforce. 28 percent of the federal workforce are veterans.
Meanwhile, the share of employees represented by a union dropped from 56 percent to about 38 percent last year. And the number of teleworking hours dropped by about 75 percent between January and October 2025.
Telework Guidance Repeated
Speaking of telework, OPM reiterated its guidance on the issue, emphasizing as much in-person work as possible.
OPM Director Scott Kupor wrote in a blog post called “Why Showing Up Counts” that the federal government is in a “re-baselining period” when it comes to telework and that it needs to “reset expectations” after years of operating beyond pre-pandemic norms.
OPM also noted that while telework and remote work can be “effective” tools on a case-by-case basis, they “should be used sparingly.”
