FRTIB Pay at a Glance

The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board employed 240 civilian FTE as of FY2024 (OMB). The verified average salary for FRTIB is $157,812/year as of 2026 (OPM FedScope). Use our GS Pay Calculator for your exact salary by grade, step, and location.

240
Civilian FTE (OMB, FY2024)
$158K
FRTIB verified avg salary (2026)
GS 1–15
General Schedule pay range

FTE = full-time equivalent; part-time employees count fractionally. Salary is base pay + locality pay; excludes benefits. View agency salary detail on OPM FedScope →

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FRTIB Employment Overview

Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board civilian workforce data. FTE source: OMB Table 5-1. Salary source: OPM FWD.
MetricValueSource & Notes
Civilian FTE (FY2024)240OMB Analytical Perspectives FY2027 Budget, Table 5-1 (2024 Actual). FTE, not headcount.
Avg Agency Salary$157,812OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot, REDACTED records excluded. Base + locality pay; excludes benefits.
Pay systemGeneral Schedule (GS) + othersMost FRTIB civilians on GS (15 grades × 10 steps). Some on SES, SL/ST, wage grade, or special rate tables.
Pay periodBiweekly (26×/yr)Divide annual salary by 26 for biweekly gross pay.
Locality pay17.06% – 44.15%Varies by duty station across 58 OPM pay areas. Rate × base pay = locality supplement.
Pay cap (2026)$197,200Executive Schedule Level IV. Applies to GS employees whose locality-adjusted salary would exceed this amount.

Common Occupations at FRTIB

Major occupational categories employed at Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board. Actual pay for each category depends on GS grade, step, and duty station. Use the GS Pay Calculator for a personalized figure.

  • Investment managers & financial analysts
  • IT & cybersecurity specialists (TSP systems)
  • Actuaries & benefits analysts
  • Attorneys & legal counsel
  • Program analysts & communications

About Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board

Independent agency administering the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), the defined-contribution retirement savings plan for federal employees and uniformed service members. TSP is the largest defined-contribution retirement plan in the world by assets — over $850 billion as of 2024, serving ~7 million participants. FRTIB is funded through investment management fees charged to TSP accounts, not Congressional appropriations. High average salary reflects a specialized workforce of investment managers, IT engineers, and actuaries.

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FRTIB Pay — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary at the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board?
The verified average salary at FRTIB is $157,812 as of 2026, based on OPM EHRI Employment Snapshot data where REDACTED records are excluded. Use our GS Pay Calculator to find your exact salary based on grade, step, and duty station.
How many employees does the FRTIB have?
The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board employed 240 full-time equivalent (FTE) civilian employees as of FY2024, per the OMB Analytical Perspectives FY2027 Budget Table 5-1. FTE figures count part-time employees as fractions of a full-time position.
How is federal pay determined at FRTIB?
Federal civilian pay is set by the General Schedule (GS) pay system for most employees. Pay = Base Pay (by grade and step) × (1 + Locality Rate). FRTIB employees in different metropolitan areas receive different locality adjustments — from 17.06% (Rest of U.S.) to over 44% in San Jose-San Francisco. Use our GS Pay Calculator to find your rate.
Do FRTIB employees receive federal benefits?
Yes. FRTIB employees receive the full federal benefits package: FERS retirement (pension + Social Security + TSP with agency match), FEHB health insurance, FEGLI life insurance, Federal Dental and Vision (FEDVIP), and flexible spending accounts. Use our FERS Retirement Calculator to estimate your retirement income.
What is the FERS retirement benefit for FRTIB employees?
FERS pension = High-3 Average Salary × Years of Service × 1% (or 1.1% if you retire at 62+ with 20+ years). For example, a FRTIB employee with a $100,000 High-3 salary and 30 years of service would receive $30,000/year ($2,500/month) in FERS pension, plus Social Security and TSP savings. Use our FERS Retirement Calculator for a personalized estimate.

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Data Accuracy Notice: FTE figures are from the OMB Analytical Perspectives FY2027 Budget (Table 5-1, 2024 Actual), a U.S. government official publication. Salary figures come from OPM's Federal Workforce Data portal (April 2026). Agency-specific averages are shown only when the public EHRI records are representative; redaction-limited agencies use the government-wide benchmark. This page does not constitute financial or career advice. Always verify current pay rates with your agency HR office and OPM.gov.