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State of California State Government Employee salary in the United States

Average salary
$52,000/yr
Based on 519 income tax records
$25,500
$97,000
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$34K
 
$48K
 
$53K
 
$58K
 
$60K
$25,500
$97,000
How much do State Government Employees make?
The average total salary for a State of California State Government Employee is $52,000 per year. This is based on data from 519 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as State Government Employee and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. State Government Employee salary can vary between $25,500 to $97,000 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.

From consenting TurboTax customers

State of California State Government Employee demographics

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61% are single
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39% are married
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39% have kids
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45% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for State of California State Government Employees

519 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a state government employee in the United States is $52,000 per year. State government employee salaries in the United States can vary between $25,500 to $97,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 519 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as state government employee.

The following cities offer the highest salaries for state government employees in the United States: Sacramento Metro Area, CA ($54,000 a year), Los Angeles Metro Area, CA ($52,000 a year), and Fresno Metro Area, CA ($50,000 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.