EHRI Data Update: January 2026 vs December 2025

Accessions

Rows: 8,961 → 16,838 (+7,877, +87.9%)

Biggest changes by column:

• accession_category: NEW HIRE - COMPETITIVE SERVICE APPOINTMENT (+4,124), NEW HIRE - EXCEPTED SERVICE APPOINTMENT (+3,539), TRANSFER IN - INDIVIDUAL TRANSFER (+156)
• accession_category_code: AC (+4,124), AD (+3,539), AA (+156)
• age_bracket: 25-29 (+1,397), 30-34 (+1,298), 20-24 (+1,103)
• agency: DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (+3,019), DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (+1,573), DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (+722) | 20 new values | 6 removed
• agency_code: HS (+3,019), VA (+1,573), DJ (+722) | 20 new values | 6 removed
• appointment_type: CAREER-CONDITIONAL (COMPETITIVE SERVICE PERMANENT) (+3,031), OTHER (EXCEPTED SERVICE PERMANENT) (+2,089), NONPERMANENT (COMPETITTIVE SERVICE NONPERMANENT) (+973)
• appointment_type_code: 15 (+3,031), 38 (+2,089), 20 (+973)
• bargaining_unit: REDACTED (+4,908), UNKNOWN UNKNOWN - 8888 (+2,142), ELIGIBLE BUT NOT IN A BARGAINING UNIT ELIGIBLE BUT NOT IN A BARGAINING UNIT (+334) | 63 new values | 34 removed
• bargaining_unit_code: REDACTED (+4,908), 8888 (+2,142), 7777 (+334) | 63 new values | 36 removed
• bargaining_unit_status: NOT_ELIGIBLE (+3,340), ELIGIBLE_IN_BU (+2,547), ELIGIBLE_NOT_IN_BU (+1,989)
• cfo_act_agency_indicator: CFO ACT AGENCY (+7,801), OTHER AGENCY (+76)
• consolidated_statistical_area: REDACTED (+4,828), NO DATA REPORTED (+636), WASHINGTON-BALTIMORE-ARLINGTON, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA (+394) | 28 new values | 10 removed
• consolidated_statistical_area_code: REDACTED (+4,828), 548 (+393), 488 (+123) | 21 new values | 7 removed
• count: 1 (+7,877)
• duty_station_country: REDACTED (+4,832), UNITED STATES (+3,045)
• duty_station_country_code: REDACTED (+4,832), US (+3,045)
• duty_station_county_code: REDACTED (+4,828), 001 (+396), 453 (+169) | 29 new values | 10 removed
• duty_station_state: REDACTED (+4,828), CALIFORNIA (+353), DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (+311)
• duty_station_state_abbreviation: REDACTED (+4,828), CA (+353), DC (+311)
• duty_station_state_code: REDACTED (+4,828), 06 (+353), 11 (+311) | 3 new values | 1 removed
• duty_station_state_country_territory_code: REDACTED (+4,828), 06 (+353), 11 (+311) | 3 new values | 1 removed
• education_level: HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE OR CERTIFICATE OF EQUIVALENCY (+2,826), BACHELOR'S DEGREE (+1,943), MASTER'S DEGREE (+982) | 1 new values
• education_level_bracket: HIGH SCHOOL OR LESS (+2,855), BACHELORS DEGREE (+1,976), MASTERS OR PROFESSIONAL DEGREE (+1,412)
• education_level_code: 04 (+2,826), 13 (+1,943), 17 (+982) | 1 new values
• flsa_category: NONEXEMPT EMPLOYEE (+4,069), EXEMPT EMPLOYEE (+3,805), NO DATA REPORTED (+4) | 1 removed
• flsa_category_code: N (+4,069), E (+3,805), * (-1) | 1 removed
• grade: 05 (+1,324), 07 (+1,220), 09 (+972) | 16 new values | 11 removed
• locality_pay_area: REDACTED (+4,828), REST OF THE UNITED STATES AND ITS TERRITORIES AND POSSESSIONS (+999), WASHINGTON-BALTIMORE-ARLINGTON, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA (+384) | 1 new values
• locality_pay_area_code: REDACTED (+4,828), ZX (+999), WA (+384) | 1 new values
• nsftp_indicator: Y (+5,646), N (+2,231)
• occupational_category: ADMINISTRATIVE (+3,070), PROFESSIONAL (+1,856), CLERICAL (+935)
• occupational_category_code: A (+3,070), P (+1,856), C (+935)
• occupational_group: INVESTIGATION GROUP (+2,887), MEDICAL, HOSPITAL, DENTAL, AND PUBLIC HEALTH GROUP (+1,486), GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE, CLERICAL, AND OFFICE SERVICES GROUP (+614) | 2 new values | 3 removed
• occupational_group_code: 18 (+2,887), 06 (+1,486), 03 (+614) | 2 new values | 3 removed
• pay_basis: PER ANNUM (+6,670), PER HOUR (+1,062), PER DIEM (+103)
• pay_basis_code: PA (+6,670), PH (+1,062), PD (+103)
• pay_plan: GENERAL SCHEDULE (+2,898), GENERAL SCHEDULE EMPLOYEES IN GRADES 3 THROUGH 10 PAID A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER SPECIAL BASE RATE UNDER SECTION 403 OF THE FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT PAY REFORM ACT OF 1990. (+2,247), NONSUPERVISORY PAY SCHEDULES - FEDERAL WAGE SYSTEM (+620) | 30 new values | 5 removed
• pay_plan_code: GS (+2,898), GL (+2,268), WG (+620) | 33 new values | 5 removed
• personnel_action_effective_date_yyyymm: 202601 (+9,709), 202512 (-4,012), 202510 (+1,105) | 1 new values | 1 removed
• position_occupied: COMPETITIVE SERVICE (+4,299), EXCEPTED SERVICE (+3,542), SES GENERAL (+22) | 1 new values
• position_occupied_code: 1 (+4,299), 2 (+3,542), 3 (+22) | 1 new values
• stem_occupation: ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONS (+6,498), HEALTH OCCUPATIONS (+929), STEM OCCUPATIONS (+430)
• stem_occupation_type: ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONS (+6,498), HEALTH OCCUPATIONS (+929), SCIENCE OCCUPATIONS (+256)
• step_or_rate_type: RATE 01 (+4,546), RATE 00 (+1,033), RATE 10 (+582) | 4 new values | 5 removed
• step_or_rate_type_code: 01 (+4,546), 00 (+1,033), 10 (+582) | 4 new values | 5 removed
• supervisory_status: ALL OTHER POSITIONS (+7,410), SUPERVISOR OR MANAGER (+287), MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL (CSRA) (+152) | 1 removed
• supervisory_status_code: 8 (+7,410), 2 (+287), 5 (+152) | 1 removed
• tenure: TENURE GROUP 2 - CAREER-CONDITIONAL OR OTHER APPT THAT IS CONDITIONAL OR REQUIRES PROBATIONARY OR TRIAL PERIOD (+4,685), TENURE GROUP 1 - CAREER OR SERVING AN APPOINTMENT CARRYING NO RESTRICTION OR CONDITION (+1,097), NO TENURE GROUP - EMPLOYEES (E.G., TEMPORARIES OR SES) NOT IN TENURE GROUPS 1, 2, OR 3 FOR RIF PURPOSES (+1,054)
• tenure_code: 2 (+4,685), 1 (+1,097), 0 (+1,054)
• veteran_indicator: N (+6,199), Y (+1,678)
• work_schedule: FULL-TIME (+6,846), INTERMITTENT (+482), FULL-TIME SEASONAL (+227) | 1 new values | 1 removed
• work_schedule_code: F (+6,846), I (+482), G (+227) | 1 new values | 1 removed

Separations

Rows: 30,823 → 39,630 (+8,807, +28.57%)

Biggest changes by column:

• age_bracket: 65 OR MORE (+1,605), 40-44 (+1,179), 35-39 (+1,052)
• agency: DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY (+5,600), DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR (-3,364), DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY (+3,122) | 16 new values | 12 removed
• agency_code: AR (+5,600), IN (-3,364), TR (+3,122) | 16 new values | 12 removed
• appointment_type: OTHER (EXCEPTED SERVICE PERMANENT) (+2,681), CAREER (COMPETITIVE SERVICE PERMANENT) (+2,174), OTHER (EXCEPTED SERVICE NONPERMANENT) (+1,575) | 1 new values
• appointment_type_code: 38 (+2,681), 10 (+2,174), 48 (+1,575) | 1 new values
• bargaining_unit_status: ELIGIBLE_IN_BU (+4,418), NOT_ELIGIBLE (+3,149), ELIGIBLE_NOT_IN_BU (+1,224)
• cfo_act_agency_indicator: CFO ACT AGENCY (+8,448), OTHER AGENCY (+359)
• consolidated_statistical_area: REDACTED (+4,510), WASHINGTON-BALTIMORE-ARLINGTON, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA (+950), NO DATA REPORTED (+317) | 10 new values | 11 removed
• consolidated_statistical_area_code: REDACTED (+4,510), 548 (+955), 408 (+284) | 3 new values | 7 removed
• count: 1 (+8,807)
• drp_indicator: N (+10,074), Y (-1,267)
• duty_station_country: REDACTED (+4,510), UNITED STATES (+4,268), NO DATA REPORTED (+11) | 15 new values | 7 removed
• duty_station_country_code: REDACTED (+4,510), US (+4,268), JA (+3) | 14 new values | 7 removed
• duty_station_state: REDACTED (+4,510), DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (+1,002), TEXAS (+507)
• duty_station_state_abbreviation: REDACTED (+4,510), DC (+1,002), TX (+507)
• duty_station_state_code: REDACTED (+4,510), 11 (+1,002), 48 (+507) | 15 new values | 9 removed
• duty_station_state_country_territory_code: REDACTED (+4,510), 11 (+1,002), 48 (+507) | 15 new values | 9 removed
• education_level: HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE OR CERTIFICATE OF EQUIVALENCY (+4,493), BACHELOR'S DEGREE (+1,424), MASTER'S DEGREE (+614)
• education_level_bracket: HIGH SCHOOL OR LESS (+4,590), BACHELORS DEGREE (+1,506), SOME COLLEGE OR ASSOCIATES DEGREE (+1,387)
• education_level_code: 04 (+4,493), 13 (+1,424), 17 (+614)
• flsa_category: NONEXEMPT EMPLOYEE (+5,251), EXEMPT EMPLOYEE (+3,427), NO DATA REPORTED (+129)
• flsa_category_code: N (+5,251), E (+3,427)
• grade: 00 (+1,349), 09 (+564), 06 (+535) | 27 new values | 18 removed
• locality_pay_area: REDACTED (+4,510), REST OF THE UNITED STATES AND ITS TERRITORIES AND POSSESSIONS (+1,015), WASHINGTON-BALTIMORE-ARLINGTON, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA (+915) | 2 new values | 2 removed
• locality_pay_area_code: REDACTED (+4,510), ZX (+1,015), WA (+915) | 1 new values
• nsftp_indicator: N (+4,679), Y (+4,128)
• occupational_category: NO DATA REPORTED (+13,316), ADMINISTRATIVE (-2,304), PROFESSIONAL (-936)
• occupational_category_code: A (-2,304), P (-936), B (-443)
• occupational_group: NO DATA REPORTED (+2,068), INVESTIGATION GROUP (+2,048), GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE, CLERICAL, AND OFFICE SERVICES GROUP (+1,926) | 2 new values
• occupational_group_code: NO DATA REPORTED (+2,068), 18 (+2,048), 03 (+1,926) | 2 new values
• pay_basis: NO DATA REPORTED (+2,068), PER HOUR (+1,119), PER ANNUM (+923) | 1 new values
• pay_basis_code: PH (+1,119), PA (+923), PD (+42) | 1 new values
• pay_plan: GENERAL SCHEDULE (+3,188), NO DATA REPORTED (+2,068), CONSULTANT (5 U.S.C. 3109) (+1,057) | 29 new values | 9 removed
• pay_plan_code: GS (+3,188), EF (+1,057), SV (+632) | 28 new values | 10 removed
• personnel_action_effective_date_yyyymm: 202601 (+14,952), 202512 (-10,447), 202509 (+2,735) | 3 new values | 1 removed
• position_occupied: EXCEPTED SERVICE (+5,251), COMPETITIVE SERVICE (+3,474), SES CAREER RESERVED (+57) | 1 new values
• position_occupied_code: 2 (+5,251), 1 (+3,474), 4 (+57)
• separation_category: QUIT (+5,001), RETIREMENT - VOLUNTARY (+1,857), TERMINATION (EXPIRED APPT/OTHER) (+1,146)
• separation_category_code: SC (+5,001), SD (+1,857), SJ (+1,146)
• stem_occupation: ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONS (+8,036), HEALTH OCCUPATIONS (+862), STEM OCCUPATIONS (-113)
• stem_occupation_type: ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONS (+8,036), HEALTH OCCUPATIONS (+862), SCIENCE OCCUPATIONS (-170)
• step_or_rate_type: NO DATA REPORTED (+2,046), RATE 00 (+1,933), RATE 01 (+1,021) | 16 new values | 12 removed
• step_or_rate_type_code: 00 (+1,933), 01 (+1,021), 03 (+735) | 16 new values | 12 removed
• supervisory_status: ALL OTHER POSITIONS (+8,063), SUPERVISOR OR MANAGER (+345), MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL (CSRA) (+279) | 1 new values
• supervisory_status_code: 8 (+8,063), 2 (+345), 5 (+279)
• tenure: TENURE GROUP 1 - CAREER OR SERVING AN APPOINTMENT CARRYING NO RESTRICTION OR CONDITION (+4,633), TENURE GROUP 2 - CAREER-CONDITIONAL OR OTHER APPT THAT IS CONDITIONAL OR REQUIRES PROBATIONARY OR TRIAL PERIOD (+1,965), TENURE GROUP 3 - TAPER/TERM OR PROVISIONAL OR APPTS W/OUT TIME LIMIT BUT NOT ACTUALLY OR POTENTIALLY PERMANENT (+1,204) | 1 new values
• tenure_code: 1 (+4,633), 2 (+1,965), 3 (+1,204)
• veteran_indicator: N (+7,719), Y (+1,088)
• work_schedule: FULL-TIME (+4,611), NO DATA REPORTED (+2,061), INTERMITTENT (+1,562)
• work_schedule_code: F (+4,611), I (+1,562), P (+298)

Employment

Rows: 2,074,649 → 2,035,344 (-39,305, -1.89%)

Biggest changes by column:

• age_bracket: 60-64 (-12,099), 65 OR MORE (-10,368), 55-59 (-7,015)
• agency: DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY (-4,472), DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR (-4,095), DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY (-3,692)
• agency_code: AR (-4,472), IN (-4,095), TR (-3,692)
• appointment_type: CAREER (COMPETITIVE SERVICE PERMANENT) (-27,615), CAREER-CONDITIONAL (COMPETITIVE SERVICE PERMANENT) (-4,232), OTHER (EXCEPTED SERVICE PERMANENT) (-3,011)
• appointment_type_code: 10 (-27,615), 15 (-4,232), 38 (-3,011)
• bargaining_unit_status: NOT_ELIGIBLE (-17,460), ELIGIBLE_IN_BU (-15,882), ELIGIBLE_NOT_IN_BU (-6,873)
• cfo_act_agency_indicator: CFO ACT AGENCY (-37,989), OTHER AGENCY (-1,316)
• consolidated_statistical_area_code: REDACTED (-13,228), 548 (-6,918), 122 (-879)
• count: 1 (-39,305)
• duty_station_country: UNITED STATES (-26,044), REDACTED (-13,228), INVALID (-32) | 2 removed
• duty_station_country_code: US (-26,044), REDACTED (-13,228), * (-32) | 2 removed
• duty_station_state: REDACTED (-13,228), DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (-3,776), MARYLAND (-2,372)
• duty_station_state_abbreviation: REDACTED (-13,228), DC (-3,776), MD (-2,372)
• education_level: BACHELOR'S DEGREE (-10,932), HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE OR CERTIFICATE OF EQUIVALENCY (-8,746), MASTER'S DEGREE (-8,127)
• education_level_bracket: BACHELORS DEGREE (-11,763), MASTERS OR PROFESSIONAL DEGREE (-9,700), HIGH SCHOOL OR LESS (-9,195)
• education_level_code: 13 (-10,932), 04 (-8,746), 17 (-8,127)
• flsa_category: EXEMPT EMPLOYEE (-27,556), NONEXEMPT EMPLOYEE (-11,749)
• flsa_category_code: E (-27,556), N (-11,749)
• locality_pay_area: REDACTED (-13,228), WASHINGTON-BALTIMORE-ARLINGTON, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA (-6,960), REST OF THE UNITED STATES AND ITS TERRITORIES AND POSSESSIONS (-5,565)
• locality_pay_area_code: REDACTED (-13,228), WA (-6,960), ZX (-5,565)
• nsftp_indicator: Y (-36,088), N (-3,217)
• occupational_category: ADMINISTRATIVE (-19,187), PROFESSIONAL (-10,594), CLERICAL (-4,413)
• occupational_category_code: A (-19,187), P (-10,594), C (-4,413)
• occupational_group: GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE, CLERICAL, AND OFFICE SERVICES GROUP (-10,711), ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE GROUP (-4,671), ACCOUNTING AND BUDGET GROUP (-3,568)
• occupational_group_code: 03 (-10,711), 08 (-4,671), 05 (-3,568)
• pay_basis: PER ANNUM (-36,841), PER HOUR (-3,331), PER DIEM (+73) | 1 new values
• pay_basis_code: PA (-36,841), PH (-3,331), PD (+73)
• pay_plan: GENERAL SCHEDULE (-30,607), GENERAL SCHEDULE EMPLOYEES IN GRADES 3 THROUGH 10 PAID A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER SPECIAL BASE RATE UNDER SECTION 403 OF THE FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT PAY REFORM ACT OF 1990. (+2,139), NONSUPERVISORY PAY SCHEDULES - FEDERAL WAGE SYSTEM (-1,417) | 2 removed
• pay_plan_code: GS (-30,607), GL (+2,139), WG (-1,417) | 2 removed
• position_occupied: COMPETITIVE SERVICE (-32,333), EXCEPTED SERVICE (-6,363), SES CAREER RESERVED (-358)
• position_occupied_code: 1 (-32,333), 2 (-6,363), 4 (-358)
• snapshot_yyyymm: 202512 (-2,074,649), 202601 (+2,035,344) | 1 new values | 1 removed
• stem_occupation: ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONS (-28,206), STEM OCCUPATIONS (-10,219), HEALTH OCCUPATIONS (-933)
• stem_occupation_type: ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONS (-28,206), ENGINEERING OCCUPATIONS (-3,990), SCIENCE OCCUPATIONS (-2,998)
• step_or_rate_type: RATE 01 (-11,172), RATE 10 (-9,351), RATE 00 (-7,341)
• step_or_rate_type_code: 01 (-11,172), 10 (-9,351), 00 (-7,341)
• supervisory_status: ALL OTHER POSITIONS (-30,907), SUPERVISOR OR MANAGER (-6,026), MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL (CSRA) (-796)
• supervisory_status_code: 8 (-30,907), 2 (-6,026), 5 (-796)
• tenure: TENURE GROUP 1 - CAREER OR SERVING AN APPOINTMENT CARRYING NO RESTRICTION OR CONDITION (-30,798), TENURE GROUP 2 - CAREER-CONDITIONAL OR OTHER APPT THAT IS CONDITIONAL OR REQUIRES PROBATIONARY OR TRIAL PERIOD (-5,502), NO TENURE GROUP - EMPLOYEES (E.G., TEMPORARIES OR SES) NOT IN TENURE GROUPS 1, 2, OR 3 FOR RIF PURPOSES (-2,026)
• tenure_code: 1 (-30,798), 2 (-5,502), 0 (-2,026)
• veteran_indicator: N (-26,411), Y (-12,894)
• work_schedule: FULL-TIME (-37,238), INTERMITTENT (-1,455), FULL-TIME SEASONAL (-632)
• work_schedule_code: F (-37,238), I (-1,455), G (-632)