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Our Fair Pay score for U.S. Government is 3.39. Read reviews from current employees that include compensation and culture insights.
What is the highest salary at U.S. Government?
The highest reported salary for an employee at U.S. Government is currently $146k / year
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About U.S. Government
Years of Experience
Entry Level
4.8%
Early Career
19.0%
Mid Career
17.5%
Late Career
34.9%
Experienced
23.8%
This data is based on 63 survey responses.
Gender Breakdown for U.S. Government
Male
77.6%
Avg. Salary: $54k - $145k
Female
18.4%
Avg. Salary: $50k - $68k
This data is based on 49 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
Popular Degrees Held By Employees at U.S. Government
Pay ranges for employees at U.S. Government by degree.
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