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Government Salaries (2025)

Explore salary data for 15 Government careers. Compare pay ranges from entry-level to senior positions.

$78,200
Avg Median
$115,000
Highest
$51,000
Lowest

City Manager

City managers oversee daily operations of local governments.

Entry: $78,000 — Senior: $175,000
$115,000
$55/hr

Government Contractor

Government contractors provide services and products to federal agencies.

Entry: $63,000 — Senior: $140,000
$95,000
$46/hr

CIA Analyst

CIA analysts collect and analyze intelligence data.

Entry: $62,000 — Senior: $135,000
$92,000
$44/hr

Diplomat

Diplomats represent the US government in foreign countries.

Entry: $60,000 — Senior: $140,000
$90,000
$43/hr

Public Health Administrator

Public health administrators manage health programs for communities.

Entry: $60,000 — Senior: $132,000
$90,000
$43/hr

FBI Agent

FBI agents investigate federal crimes and national security threats.

Entry: $60,000 — Senior: $130,000
$89,000
$43/hr

Border Patrol Agent

Border patrol agents enforce immigration laws at US borders.

Entry: $55,000 — Senior: $115,000
$82,000
$39/hr

Policy Analyst

Policy analysts research and evaluate government policies.

Entry: $55,000 — Senior: $120,000
$82,000
$39/hr

Urban Planner

Urban planners develop land use plans for communities.

Entry: $52,000 — Senior: $115,000
$78,000
$38/hr

Social Services Manager

Social services managers direct programs that support communities.

Entry: $50,000 — Senior: $108,000
$74,000
$36/hr

Customs Officer

Customs officers inspect goods entering and leaving the country.

Entry: $48,000 — Senior: $105,000
$73,000
$35/hr

Legislative Aide

Legislative aides support elected officials with research and constituent services.

Entry: $38,000 — Senior: $88,000
$58,000
$28/hr

Park Ranger

Park rangers protect natural resources and assist visitors.

Entry: $36,000 — Senior: $77,000
$52,000
$25/hr

TSA Officer

TSA officers screen passengers and baggage at airports.

Entry: $36,000 — Senior: $73,000
$52,000
$25/hr

Postal Worker

Postal workers sort and deliver mail and packages.

Entry: $36,000 — Senior: $72,000
$51,000
$25/hr

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