how many federal workers work from home

[Ayla]

In 2024, approximately 208,000 employees in major federal agencies were working remotely, accounting for about 9% of those agencies’ civilian workforce. These positions involve performing official duties from home or alternative locations rather than the office, highlighting the selective use of remote work in federal operations.

[RuthAnn]

Among the 2.28 million civilian federal employees, around 1.1 million were considered telework-eligible in 2024, meaning their job functions could accommodate remote work. Nevertheless, only about 228,000 actually worked entirely from home, indicating that while many positions allow flexibility, full-time remote work remains limited across the federal government.

[DiElle]

Remote work among federal employees has decreased as agencies enforce return-to-office directives. Although nearly half of the workforce could telework, only a small percentage works fully from home. The shift reflects agency policies prioritizing in-person collaboration and operational oversight, reversing much of the remote work expansion seen during the pandemic.