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$97,800
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Government is $97,800 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $74,256 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $23,544 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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$78,202
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$79,613
/ yr
$81,610
/ yr
$67,342
/ yr
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$82,195
/ yr
$63,371
/ yr
$75,349
/ yr
$73,799
/ yr
$73,515
/ yr
$76,976
/ yrGovernment Salaries
Top Paying Industries
For a Government in United States
The top paying industry for a Government in United States is Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $78,202.
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$78,202
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Government & Public Administration
The top paying company in Government & Public Administration for Government is United States Federal Government.
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Location
Total Pay
Base Pay | Additional Pay
Total Years of Experience
Years at Recent Employer
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United States of America
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United States of America
| 1-3 years
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$64K | $3K
Submitted Yesterday
United States of America
| 15+ years
/yr
$105K | $2K
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United States of America
| 1-3 years
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United States of America
| 10-14 years
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United States of America
| 1-3 years
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United States of America
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United States of America
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United States of America
| 7-9 years
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Submitted 2 days ago
Government pay FAQ
The average salary for a Government is $97,800 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 142 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Government employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Government in United States is $136,920 per year.
The lowest salary for a Government in United States is $73,350 per year.
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