NAICS 921110 Quarterly Industry Report
Executive Offices
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NAICS Code: 921110Sector: Public Administration (92)Updated: Q1 2026
About This Report
This industry profile for Executive Offices (NAICS 921110) draws on data from the U.S. Census Bureau[3], Bureau of Labor Statistics[2], and the SBA[4]. Fair Market Value analysts compile employment data, organizational structure insights, and intergovernmental comparisons specific to NAICS 921110 executive functions. The research team updates this profile quarterly to reflect legislative changes, reorganizations, and workforce trends across federal, state, and local executive offices.
Industry Definition & Overview
Executive Offices (NAICS 921110) encompasses government establishments that serve as offices of chief executives and their advisory committees and commissions. This classification covers the Office of the President, governors' offices, mayors' offices, and city managers' offices across all levels of government. Advisory bodies appointed by or reporting directly to chief executives also fall within this industry.
The U.S. Census Bureau[1] defines the industry to span federal, state, county, and municipal executive functions. Executive offices set policy direction, issue executive orders, and oversee cabinet-level departments. Staff sizes range from a handful of aides in small municipalities to thousands of employees supporting the President of the United States. Budget authority varies enormously; the federal Executive Office of the President alone operates with an annual budget exceeding $800 million. Emergency management coordination and intergovernmental relations add further responsibilities to most executive offices.
State governors' offices typically employ between 50 and 200 staff members, while mayoral offices in mid-sized cities may operate with fewer than 20 employees. The Bureau of Labor Statistics[2] tracks public administration employment across all government levels, with executive functions representing a small but high-influence segment of the 19.9 million state and local government workers reported by the Census Bureau's ASPEP survey[3] in March 2024. County executives and city managers round out this category, serving as appointed administrators in council-manager forms of government.
What's Included in This Industry
- Office of the President of the United States
- State governors' offices and executive chambers
- Mayors' offices and city managers' offices
- County executive offices and borough president offices
- Executive advisory committees and commissions
- Tribal executive offices and councils
- Lieutenant governors' offices
- Chief administrative officers' offices at all government levels
- Budget and policy advisory bodies reporting to chief executives
- Territorial governors' offices
NAICS Classification Hierarchy
| Level | Description | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | Public Administration | 92 |
| Subsector | Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support | 921 |
| Industry Group | Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support | 9211 |
| NAICS Industry | Executive Offices | 92111 |
| National Industry | Executive Offices | 921110 |
Related NAICS Codes
| Code | Description | Relationship |
|---|---|---|
| 921120 | Legislative Bodies | Legislative bodies that draft and pass laws which executive offices then implement and enforce through policy directives |
| 921130 | Public Finance Activities | Public finance establishments managing taxation and monetary policy that executive offices oversee as part of fiscal governance |
| 921140 | Executive and Legislative Offices, Combined | Combined executive and legislative offices found in smaller jurisdictions where both functions operate under one organizational unit |
| 921150 | American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments | Tribal government offices performing executive functions for federally recognized American Indian and Alaska Native nations |
| 921190 | Other General Government Support | General government support offices providing administrative services that fall outside the direct scope of chief executive operations |
| 922110 | Courts | Court systems operating as a separate branch of government that executive offices interact with through judicial appointments and enforcement |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this industry.
What types of government establishments are classified under NAICS 921110?
NAICS 921110 covers offices of chief executives at all levels of government, including the Office of the President, governors' offices, mayors' offices, city managers' offices, and county executive offices. Advisory committees and commissions appointed by or reporting to chief executives are also included. The Census Bureau[1] defines this industry as establishments primarily engaged in serving as offices of chief executives.
How are executive offices structured at federal versus state and local levels?
Federal executive offices center on the Executive Office of the President, which includes the White House Office, Office of Management and Budget, and National Security Council. State executive branches are led by governors' offices with cabinet-level departments. Local executive structures vary widely, from strong-mayor systems to council-manager forms where a city manager serves as chief executive.
Does the SBA assign a size standard to NAICS 921110?
No. The SBA[7] does not set size standards for Sector 92 codes because these represent government establishments, not private businesses. Private contractors providing services to executive offices are classified under their own private-sector NAICS codes and subject to the size standards for those industries.
What NAICS codes are closely related to 921110 Executive Offices?
Closely related codes include 921120 (Legislative Bodies), 921130 (Public Finance Activities), 921140 (Executive and Legislative Offices, Combined), 921150 (American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments), and 921190 (Other General Government Support). Each covers a different branch or function of general government. The Census Bureau[8] groups these together under Subsector 9211.
What industries commonly provide services to executive offices?
Management consulting firms (NAICS 541611), IT services providers (NAICS 518210), and office administrative service companies (NAICS 561110) are among the most common private-sector partners. Law firms, public relations agencies, and staffing companies also regularly contract with executive offices at all levels.
What activities are included in NAICS 921110?
Included activities span executive policymaking, issuing executive orders, overseeing cabinet departments, appointing officials, managing executive budgets, and operating advisory commissions. The code also covers ceremonial duties, intergovernmental coordination, and constituent services handled by chief executives' offices. According to the Census Bureau[1], any government establishment primarily serving as a chief executive's office qualifies.
Can private contractors working with executive offices qualify for SBA loans?
Where are executive offices concentrated geographically in the United States?
Federal executive offices concentrate in Washington, D.C., while state executive offices are located in each state capital. County and municipal executive offices are distributed across all 3,000-plus counties and 19,000-plus incorporated municipalities. According to the Census Bureau's ASPEP survey[3], local governments employ 14.4 million workers nationwide, with executive functions represented in every jurisdiction.
Sources & References
Government datasets and editorial sources used in this report.
- [1]U.S. Census Bureau census.gov
- [2]Bureau of Labor Statistics bls.gov
- [3]Census Bureau's ASPEP survey census.gov
- [4]SBA sba.gov
- [5]7(a) loan program sba.gov
- [6]504 loan program sba.gov
- [7]SBA sba.gov
- [8]Census Bureau census.gov
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