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Updated: 18 May 2013
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The Government of the United States of America is the federal government of the constitutional republic of fifty states that comprise the United States of America, as well as one capitol district, and several other territories. The federal government is composed of three distinct branches: legislative, ...
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How This Employer Pays
United States Government typically pays its employees
3%
above market
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Rated 5 out of 5 based on 38 United States Government votes.
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[-]Electrical Engineer (3)
$57,023 - $141,298  
   
[-]Electrical Engineer (3)
Salary$70,650 - $157,616  
   
Bonus$392.56 - $8,825  
Total Pay$57,023 - $141,298  
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[+]Civil Engineer (2)
$46,493 - $107,211  
   
[+]Civil Engineer (2)
Salary$48,077 - $103,145  
   
Total Pay$46,493 - $107,211  
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[+]Mental Health Counselor (2)
$20,377 - $37,635  
   
[+]Mental Health Counselor (2)
Bonus$5.47 - $2,705  
   
Total Pay$20,377 - $37,635  
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[+]Administrative Assistant (2)
$23,943 - $44,070  
   
[+]Administrative Assistant (2)
Salary$23,273 - $43,442  
   
Bonus$73.69 - $2,130  
Total Pay$23,943 - $44,070  
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 18 May 2013 | Individuals Reporting: 96

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Male
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Salary:$42,886 - $72,357 $54,778 - $101,645
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
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1-4 years
25%
5-9 years
16%
10-19 years
27%
20 years or more
29%
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