How many employees are in the Executive Branch and how many change over with a new president?

Question

How many employees are in the Executive Branch and how many change over with a new president?

Answer 1

There is no exact number of employees within the Executive Branch. Nonetheless; those employed serve at the President's pleasure. Some staff member paramount the transitional stage from one administration to another. Others are replaced and move to other positions of choice. Secret Service and White House staff members (Chiefs, gardeners, ushers, waiters and butlers are the exception).