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The High-Five Average Salary

By Robert F. BensonAug 16, 2018 3:25 PM | Updated: Apr 22, 2022 10:17 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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There has been discussion in Congress of switching annuity calculations to a high 5 average salary. What is the potential impact on a federal employee’s annuity?

Average Federal Employee Salary in States: How Do You Compare?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFeb 24, 2018 1:39 PM | Updated: Apr 22, 2022 10:18 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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Which states have the highest average federal salary and which states have the lowest? Here is a complete list.

Postal Service: Highest Paid Employees and Highest Averages

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJun 7, 2017 3:25 PM | Updated: Apr 22, 2022 10:20 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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The searchable database for Postal employee salaries has been updated with FY 2017 data. Here are some statistics based on the latest available data.

Average Salary Much Higher In Some Agencies

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAug 28, 2016 10:44 AM | Updated: Apr 22, 2022 10:17 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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Which agencies have the highest average salary and which agencies have the lowest? There is a very wide range—from $173,854 to $73,047.

Average Fed Salary in DC Tops $112,000. Lowest State: About $66,000

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJun 12, 2016 2:24 PM | Updated: Apr 22, 2022 10:18 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

Is there a difference between the states in the average salary paid to federal employees there? The wide differential may surprise some. DC comes out on top with an average salary now above $112,000 but California has 8.19% of the federal workforce within its borders and an average of $83,306.

Top 20 Federal Agencies With the Highest Average Salaries

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 8, 2015 3:14 PM | Updated: Apr 22, 2022 10:21 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

Which federal organizations have the highest average salaries? Here is a listing of the top 20.

How Does Your Salary Compare to the Private Sector?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 11, 2014 4:54 AM | Updated: Apr 22, 2022 10:21 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

Who earns more overall – federal workers or private sector employees? While the debate is one that will likely never be resolved, there are some interesting statistics that have been published on the subject. This infographic neatly and concisely compiles some of the key data points on federal salaries.

Comparing Average Salary to Highest Paid Salaries in Federal Jobs

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithSep 9, 2014 4:17 PM | Updated: Apr 22, 2022 10:17 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

What are the average salaries for some federal jobs and how do they compare to the highest paid ones? While in the same category, the differences may surprise some. If you fall into one of these categories, see how you compare to the average and the highest paid individuals.

What Are the Average Federal Salaries in Each State?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 13, 2014 6:52 AM | Updated: Apr 22, 2022 10:21 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

What are the average federal employee salaries in each state? New data from OPM reveal the answer to this question.

2013 Salary Data: Federal Salaries Increase Despite Pay Freeze

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 12, 2014 6:44 PM | Updated: Apr 22, 2022 10:21 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

Which federal agencies have the highest and lowest federal employee salaries? Which racial and ethnic groups have the highest and lowest federal employee salaries? Which occupational categories have the highest and lowest salaries in the federal workforce? New data from OPM reveal answers to these questions.

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