| ACTIVE FEDERAL EMPLOYEES | 2021 Actual | | 2022 Estimate | | 2023 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Branch Civilian | |||
| All Agencies, Excluding Postal Service | 2,183,067 | 2,206,257 | 2,288,566 |
| Postal Service * | 580,736 | 566,431 | 560,217 |
| Subtotal, Executive Branch Civilian | 2,763,803 | 2,772,688 | 2,848,783 |
| Executive Branch Uniformed Military | |||
| Department of Defense ** | 1,406,795 | 1,394,943 | 1,371,769 |
| Department of Homeland Security (USCG) | 41,493 | 42,510 | 42,967 |
| Commissioned Corps (DOC, EPA, HHS) | 6,302 | 6,345 | 6,438 |
| Subtotal, Uniformed Military | 1,454,590 | 1,443,798 | 1,421,174 |
| Total, Executive Branch | 4,218,393 | 4,216,486 | 4,269,957 |
| Legislative Branch *** | 31,645 | 34,516 | 35,240 |
| Judicial Branch | 33,041 | 33,775 | 34,556 |
| TOTAL | 4,283,079 | 4,284,777 | 4,339,753 |
Source: https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/R/R43590
* Includes the Postal Rate Commission.
** Includes activated Guard and Reserve members on active duty. Does not include full-time support (Active Guard & Reserve (AGRSs)) paid from Reserve Component appropriations.
*** FTE data not available for the Senate (positions filled were used for actual year and extended at same level).
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