Government Employee salary in US Midwest Region

Average salary
$66,500/yr
Based on 2,082 income tax records
$30,000
$128,500
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$44K
 
$57K
 
$69K
 
$70K
 
$69K
$30,000
$128,500
How much do Government Employees make?
The average total salary for a Government Employee is $66,500 per year. This is based on data from 2,082 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Government Employee and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Government Employee salary can vary between $30,000 to $128,500 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

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Government Employee salary by location

Government Employee salary by company

Employer
Average salary per year*
Salary range**
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US Department Of State, US Midwest Region
18 income tax records
$111,000/yr
$27K – $148K
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City Of Chicago, US Midwest Region
17 income tax records
$80,000/yr
$52K – $126K
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Department Of The Interior, US Midwest Region
119 income tax records
$72,500/yr
$31K – $133K
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State Of Illinois, US Midwest Region
60 income tax records
$72,500/yr
$40K – $121K
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Cook County, US Midwest Region
12 income tax records
$72,000/yr
$53K – $139K
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State Of Ohio, US Midwest Region
56 income tax records
$71,000/yr
$39K – $95K
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State Of Minnesota, US Midwest Region
48 income tax records
$65,000/yr
$42K – $94K
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Hennepin County, US Midwest Region
15 income tax records
$61,000/yr
$47K – $84K
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USPS, US Midwest Region
38 income tax records
$60,500/yr
$28K – $109K
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State Of Iowa, US Midwest Region
12 income tax records
$59,000/yr
$40K – $71K
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State Of Michigan, US Midwest Region
55 income tax records
$58,000/yr
$41K – $97K
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State Of Wisconsin, US Midwest Region
27 income tax records
$57,000/yr
$41K – $99K
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State Of Indiana, US Midwest Region
22 income tax records
$53,000/yr
$34K – $94K
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State Of Kansas, US Midwest Region
17 income tax records
$50,000/yr
$34K – $79K
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State Of Nebraska, US Midwest Region
10 income tax records
$45,500/yr
$29K – $67K
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Franklin County, US Midwest Region
10 income tax records
$45,000/yr
$39K – $62K
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State Of Missouri, US Midwest Region
23 income tax records
$40,500/yr
$28K – $60K

Government Employee demographics in US Midwest Region

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45% are single
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55% are married
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46% have kids
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69% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Government Employees in US Midwest Region

2,082 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a government employee in US Midwest Region is $66,500 per year. Government employee salaries in US Midwest Region can vary between $30,000 to $128,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 2,082 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as government employee.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for government employees in US Midwest Region: US Department of State ($111,000 a year), National Finance Center ($83,000 a year), and City of Chicago ($80,000 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for government employees in US Midwest Region: Chicago Metro Area, IL ($80,000 a year), Detroit Metro Area, MI ($80,000 a year), and Dayton Metro Area, OH ($79,000 a year).
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Total salary amounts here include total taxable wages, tips, prizes and other compensation. Salaries here are not representative of the total population and may reflect different levels of experience or education. Learn more
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.