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US Department of Defense Government Employee salary in the United States

Average salary
$80,500/yr
Based on 4,384 income tax records
$35,500
$146,000
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$47K
 
$69K
 
$80K
 
$84K
 
$88K
$35,500
$146,000
How much do Government Employees make?
The average total salary for a US Department of Defense Government Employee is $80,500 per year. This is based on data from 4,384 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Government Employee and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Government Employee salary can vary between $35,500 to $146,000 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.

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US Department of Defense Government Employee salary by location

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US Department of Defense Government Employee demographics

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39% are single
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61% are married
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47% have kids
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69% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for US Department of Defense Government Employees

4,384 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a government employee in the United States is $80,500 per year. Government employee salaries in the United States can vary between $35,500 to $146,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.
This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 4,384 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as government employee.
The following cities offer the highest salaries for government employees in the United States: Washington Metro Area, DC ($111,500 a year), Augusta Metro Area, GA ($102,000 a year), and Huntsville Metro Area, AL ($102,000 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.