Resolution: Resolves according to the number listed in FRED (CES9091000001) for December 2026 (Seasonally Adjusted). Context: As of November 2025, FRED lists 2,744,000 employees. Details: If the reported figure is exactly between two buckets, it resolves to the higher bucket. I've included a reasonable range of buckets + "Other"—I can expand with other buckets if they seem relevant.

Per Manifold Markets prediction market, 2,500,000 - 2,600,000, followed by 2,700,000 - 2,800,000 and 2,600,000 - 2,700,000 are most likely. See the market for live updates (10 traders, as of Sep 10, 2026).

Federal employees at EOY 2026?

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Federal employees at EOY 2026?

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Dec 31

12%

2,400,000 - 2,500,000

30%

2,500,000 - 2,600,000

14%

2,600,000 - 2,700,000

18%

2,700,000 - 2,800,000

2,800,000 - 2,900,000

2,900,000 - 3,000,000

10%

Other

Resolution: Resolves according to the number listed in FRED (CES9091000001) for December 2026 (Seasonally Adjusted).

Context: As of November 2025, FRED lists 2,744,000 employees.

Details:

If the reported figure is exactly between two buckets, it resolves to the higher bucket.
I've included a reasonable range of buckets + "Other"—I can expand with other buckets if they seem relevant.

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