Federal Resume Word Counter

Count text privately, then verify the final two-page document. OPM does not publish a universal federal resume word limit.

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Word count cannot determine compliance. OPM sets a two-page limit, not a universal word limit. Paste the content into your final document, use the formatting allowed by USAJOBS, and verify the rendered PDF is two pages or less.

What actually controls

  • The resume must be two pages or less for covered USAJOBS applications.
  • The final file must remain legible.
  • The announcement controls required content and documents.
  • Relevant qualification evidence matters more than reaching a target word count.

Next useful check

Compare the resume with the exact vacancy announcement to find missing dates, hours, specialized-experience evidence, and unsupported wording.

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Official guidance

See the OPM applicant guidance and the USAJOBS resume checklist. Last reviewed August 10, 2026.