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Federal workforce data, open to everyone
Federal employees deliver vital services to the American people every day – from keeping our food safe to providing care to our veterans.
Explore what they do, where they work, and how the workforce is changing.
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FWD Chat
What would you like to know about the federal workforce?
Ask about employment, hiring, departures, and workforce trends across federal civilian agencies.
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Workforce Insights
Explore common workforce topics
View ready-made visuals that reveal insights into the federal workforce.
Table Builder
Build your own report
Use Table Builder to create a custom table or chart using any federal workforce variable available in FWD.
Three datasets available:
- Employment — snapshot of all active federal civilian employees
- Accessions — new hires and transfers into agencies
- Separations — retirements, resignations, and other exits
Tailor your analysis with filters. Export results as CSV.
Get Data
Access detailed data
Download official data for your own analysis.
Resources for HR Professionals
Tools and references for HR professionals working with federal workforce data.
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