OTHER PUBLIC SECTOR CAREER / SALARY
UNITED STATES

SALARY SURVEYS

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$72,750 USD

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$88,729 USD

$52,013 USD

£45,041 GBP

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Average salary for Other Public Sector Career / United States is $72,750 USD per year. The most typical earning is $52,013 USD. All data are based on 286 salary surveys. Salaries are different between men and women. Men receive an average salary of $79,621 USD. Women receive a salary of $63,517 USD.

Based on education, the highest salaries receive people with Doctorate Degree with salary of $98,426 USD. The second most paid education level is Masters Degree with salary of $77,020 USD.

Different experiences affect earning as well. People with 20+ Years of experience receive salary of $86,223 USD. Employees with 12-16 Years of experience receive $79,021 USD.

Levels / Other Public Sector Career / United States (Gross USD)

Salary Levels (USD) per Year	Surveys	[%]
$10,000 USD - $14,999 USD	1	100% 0.35%
$15,000 USD - $19,999 USD	4	99.65% 1.4%
$20,000 USD - $24,999 USD	7	98.25% 2.45%
$25,000 USD - $29,999 USD	9	95.8% 3.15%
$30,000 USD - $34,999 USD	7	92.66% 2.45%
$35,000 USD - $39,999 USD	9	90.21% 3.15%
$40,000 USD - $44,999 USD	18	87.06% 6.29%
$45,000 USD - $49,999 USD	17	80.77% 5.94%
THE MOST TYPICAL SALARY
$50,000 USD - $54,999 USD	22	74.83% 7.69%
$55,000 USD - $59,999 USD	22	67.13% 7.69%
$60,000 USD - $64,999 USD	20	59.44% 6.99%
$65,000 USD - $69,999 USD	13	52.45% 4.55%
$70,000 USD - $74,999 USD	14	47.9% 4.9%
$75,000 USD - $79,999 USD	13	43.01% 4.55%
$80,000 USD - $84,999 USD	9	38.46% 3.15%
$85,000 USD - $89,999 USD	12	35.31% 4.2%
$90,000 USD - $94,999 USD	8	31.12% 2.8%
$95,000 USD - $99,999 USD	22	28.32% 7.69%
$100,000 USD - $104,999 USD	14	20.63% 4.9%
$105,000 USD - $109,999 USD	8	15.73% 2.8%
$110,000 USD - $114,999 USD	7	12.94% 2.45%
$115,000 USD - $119,999 USD	4	10.49% 1.4%
$120,000 USD - $124,999 USD	6	9.09% 2.1%
$125,000 USD - $129,999 USD	2	6.99% 0.7%
$130,000 USD - $134,999 USD	5	6.29% 1.75%
$135,000 USD - $139,999 USD	2	4.55% 0.7%
$140,000 USD - $144,999 USD	4	3.85% 1.4%
$145,000 USD - $149,999 USD	0	n/a
HIGH SALARIES
$150,000 USD - $159,999 USD	4	2.45% 1.4%
$160,000 USD - $169,999 USD	1	1.05% 0.35%
$170,000 USD - $179,999 USD	1	0.7% 0.35%
$180,000 USD - $189,999 USD	0	n/a
$190,100 USD - $200,099 USD	0	n/a
$200,100 USD - $210,099 USD	1	0.35% 0.35%
$210,100 USD - $220,099 USD	0	n/a
$220,100 USD - $230,099 USD	0	n/a
$230,100 USD - $240,099 USD	0	n/a
$240,100 USD - $250,099 USD	0	n/a
$250,100 USD - $350,099 USD	0	n/a

Gender / Other Public Sector Career / United States (Gross USD)

#		Surveys		AVERAGE SALARY / YEAR
1	Men	160	$79,621 USD
2	Women	98	$63,517 USD

Education / Other Public Sector Career / United States (Gross USD)

#		Surveys
1	Doctorate Degree	18	$98,426 USD
2	Masters Degree	74	$77,020 USD
3	High School	14	$73,719 USD
4	Bachelors Degree	104	$71,119 USD
5	Some College	73	$65,917 USD
6	Bellow H. School	3	$29,707 USD

Experience / Other Public Sector Career / United States (Gross USD)

#		Surveys
1	20+ Years	100	$86,223 USD
2	12-16 Years	36	$79,021 USD
3	16-20 Years	29	$76,620 USD
4	8-12 Years	38	$68,518 USD
5	4-8 Years	36	$61,616 USD
6	2-4 Years	17	$57,215 USD
7	1-2 Years	16	$48,012 USD
8	0-1 Year	14	$39,510 USD

Age / Other Public Sector Career / United States (Gross USD)

#		Surveys
1	71-75	5	$99,826 USD
2	66-70	14	$91,524 USD
3	51-55	29	$83,022 USD
4	36-40	26	$82,122 USD
5	56-60	19	$79,321 USD
6	31-35	33	$78,421 USD
7	46-50	39	$77,420 USD
8	61-65	18	$72,319 USD
9	41-45	30	$71,619 USD
10	n/a	28	$66,017 USD
11	26-30	21	$53,414 USD
12	21-25	17	$43,011 USD
13	14-20	7	$31,008 USD

Work Type / Other Public Sector Career / United States (Gross USD)

#		Surveys
1	Contract	9	$78,421 USD
2	Permanent	260	$75,120 USD
3	Self Employed	1	$55,014 USD
4	Part Time	16	$32,208 USD

States / Other Public Sector Career / United States (Gross USD)

#		Surveys
1	Oregon	3	$97,926 USD
2	Hawaii	1	$95,025 USD
3	District Of Columbia (DC)	42	$88,423 USD
4	California	33	$86,023 USD
5	Indiana	3	$84,922 USD
6	Arizona	2	$81,521 USD
7	New York State	22	$80,921 USD
8	Washington State	8	$80,721 USD
9	North Carolina	7	$76,620 USD
10	Alaska	1	$75,220 USD
11	Colorado	5	$73,419 USD
12	Georgia	6	$72,319 USD
13	Maryland	4	$70,818 USD
14	Connecticut	2	$70,518 USD
15	Kentucky	3	$68,818 USD
16	Iowa	1	$66,617 USD
17	Alabama	3	$64,917 USD
18	Illinois	5	$64,117 USD
19	Nevada	2	$64,017 USD
20	Massachusetts	5	$63,817 USD
21	Pennsylvania	11	$62,216 USD
22	Minnesota	7	$62,016 USD
23	Wisconsin	5	$61,216 USD
24	Texas	17	$59,715 USD
25	Tennessee	4	$58,315 USD
26	Michigan	4	$56,815 USD
27	South Dakota	1	$56,015 USD
28	Virginia	5	$55,514 USD
29	New Hampshire	1	$55,014 USD
30	Florida	12	$54,214 USD
31	Ohio	7	$52,213 USD
32	Rhode Island	1	$50,013 USD
33	Missouri	4	$45,612 USD
34	Arkansas	1	$38,210 USD
35	New Jersey	3	$38,110 USD
36	Idaho	1	$36,509 USD
37	Utah	1	$20,005 USD

Cities / Other Public Sector Career / United States (Gross USD)

#		Surveys
1	Fresno	1	$142,638 USD
2	Fort Wayne	1	$128,034 USD
3	Colorado Springs	1	$102,027 USD
4	San Diego	5	$100,226 USD
5	Portland, Oregon	3	$97,926 USD
6	Seattle	5	$94,025 USD
7	Charlotte	2	$94,025 USD
8	Oakland	4	$92,724 USD
9	New York City	17	$88,723 USD
10	Washington DC	42	$88,423 USD
11	Peoria	1	$88,023 USD
12	San Francisco	5	$87,423 USD
13	Anaheim	2	$80,021 USD
14	St. Paul	3	$78,721 USD
15	Raleigh	2	$77,020 USD
16	Anchorage	1	$75,220 USD
17	Fayetteville	1	$75,020 USD
18	--Other--	43	$74,519 USD
19	Sacramento	5	$72,419 USD
20	Atlanta	6	$72,319 USD
21	Los Angeles	9	$71,819 USD
22	Baltimore	4	$70,818 USD
23	Hartford	2	$70,518 USD
24	Denver	4	$66,317 USD
25	Milwaukee	3	$66,317 USD
26	Worcester	2	$64,517 USD
27	Philadelphia	6	$64,317 USD
28	Chicago	5	$64,117 USD
29	Las Vegas	2	$64,017 USD
30	Indianapolis	2	$63,416 USD
31	Boston	3	$63,316 USD
32	Lexington	2	$63,216 USD
33	Orlando	4	$61,816 USD
34	Tampa	3	$60,716 USD
35	Fort Lauderdale	2	$60,516 USD
36	Riverside	1	$59,615 USD
37	Pittsburgh	5	$59,515 USD
38	Dallas	4	$58,515 USD
39	Newport News	1	$58,015 USD
40	Chattanooga	1	$58,015 USD
41	Austin	3	$56,815 USD
42	Richmond	3	$56,515 USD
43	Buffalo, United States	4	$56,115 USD
44	Manchester, United States	1	$55,014 USD
45	El Paso	2	$54,814 USD
46	Madison	2	$53,514 USD
47	Cincinnati	4	$52,314 USD
48	San Antonio	3	$51,613 USD
49	Spokane	2	$50,513 USD
50	Minneapolis	4	$49,613 USD
51	Toledo	1	$49,013 USD
52	Houston	3	$48,012 USD
53	Detroit	3	$46,912 USD
54	Kansas City	4	$45,612 USD
55	Tallahassee	2	$42,511 USD
56	Little Rock	1	$38,210 USD
57	Newark	3	$38,110 USD
58	Miami	1	$15,504 USD

People's individual salary examples (surveys)

Chief

Posted 27 May 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Management."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Oakland	Bachelors Degree	16-20 Years	Expert	$120,000 USD

Behavioral Support Technician

Posted 09 April 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"•	Assist clients with disabilities to complete daily activities, including hygiene and prioritizing safety. 
•	Review clients’ medical books, administer medications, and create a written behavior report for each. 
•	Collaborate with Support Staff to plan activities while keeping consistent with clients’ routines and accommodating clients’ requests."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Kansas City	Some College	16-20 Years	Basic	$25,000 USD

Director

Posted 21 March 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Theology."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Chicago	Masters Degree	16-20 Years	Advanced	$55,000 USD

Minister

Posted 12 February 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Preaching, pastoral care."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Atlanta	Masters Degree	4-8 Years	Intermediate	$41,000 USD

Senior Buyer

Posted 16 January 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Contracts bids solicitations."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Newport News	Bachelors Degree	16-20 Years	Expert	$58,000 USD

Statistician

Posted 11 January 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Biostatistics and artificial intelligence."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Washington DC	Doctorate Degree	1-2 Years	Expert	$110,000 USD

Program Coordinator

Posted 06 January 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Programs, services, data, reports, contracts."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Milwaukee	Masters Degree	4-8 Years	Advanced	$63,000 USD

Geologist

Posted 26 November 2021
Key knowledge and tasks

"Scientist/Researcher."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
--Other--	Masters Degree	1-2 Years	Advanced	$80,000 USD

Associate

Posted 27 October 2021
Key knowledge and tasks

"Logisitical tasks."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Washington DC	Masters Degree	1-2 Years	Basic	$50,000 USD

Program Assistant

Posted 26 October 2021
Key knowledge and tasks

"Research
Writing
Grants management."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
New York City	Bachelors Degree	0-1 Year	Intermediate	$60,000 USD

General Engineer

Posted 10 October 2021
Key knowledge and tasks

"Construction Management."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Washington DC	Masters Degree	16-20 Years	Advanced	$134,000 USD

Retired

Posted 01 September 2021
Key knowledge and tasks

"Performance improvement, 
Instructional Design, Training Management."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
--Other--	Masters Degree	16-20 Years	Expert	$120,000 USD

Manager

Posted 31 August 2021
Key knowledge and tasks

"Supervise."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Dallas	Some College	4-8 Years	Intermediate	$71,000 USD

Welfare Worker Assistant Supervisor

Posted 01 July 2021
Key knowledge and tasks

"Medicaid and Snap benefits eligibility determinations and training new employees."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Riverside	Some College	4-8 Years	Advanced	$59,600 USD

Teacher

Posted 14 January 2021
Key knowledge and tasks

"B. S
Reading Certificate
Teaching
Counseling."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Kansas City	Bachelors Degree	2-4 Years	n/a	$40,000 USD

Code Enforcement Officer

Posted 11 September 2020
Key knowledge and tasks

"Enforcement, inspections. Issuing citations, zoning, preparing court documents, appearing in court."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Washington DC	Bachelors Degree	20+ Years	n/a	$80,000 USD

Grants Management Specialist

Posted 31 August 2020
Key knowledge and tasks

"Grants management for health research."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Washington DC	Bachelors Degree	4-8 Years	n/a	$86,400 USD

Criminal Investigator

Posted 07 August 2020
Key knowledge and tasks

"Certified Public Accountant, 
Certified Fraud Examiner, 
Completed numerous advance investigation courses."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Seattle	Bachelors Degree	8-12 Years	n/a	$133,300 USD

Head Of Global Advocacy

Posted 01 August 2020
Key knowledge and tasks

"Advocacy and policy."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
New York City	Doctorate Degree	12-16 Years	n/a	$150,000 USD

Federal Government

Posted 17 April 2020
Key knowledge and tasks

"Project and personnel management."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Washington DC	Bachelors Degree	12-16 Years	n/a	$105,000 USD

Computer Mechanic

Posted 13 December 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

"I repair computers, laptops and monitors. ."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Richmond	High School	20+ Years	n/a	$65,000 USD

Rail Traffic Controller

Posted 03 December 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

"New York City Subways Manager."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
New York City	High School	20+ Years	n/a	$150,000 USD

Program Associate

Posted 13 November 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

"Program Associate Duties."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Washington DC	Masters Degree	2-4 Years	n/a	$46,000 USD

Program Examiner

Posted 26 August 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

"Budget analyst for Federal Government."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Washington DC	Masters Degree	2-4 Years	n/a	$83,400 USD

Statistician

Posted 16 August 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

"Government statistician and scientist."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Pittsburgh	Doctorate Degree	20+ Years	n/a	$135,000 USD

Administration

Posted 12 August 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

"Business administration."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Sacramento	Bachelors Degree	8-12 Years	n/a	$74,000 USD

Sea Turtle Biologist

Posted 12 July 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

"Monitoring of sea turtle nesting and hatching success on county beaches."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Miami	Masters Degree	1-2 Years	n/a	$15,500 USD

Elected Official

Posted 07 June 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

"Pass laws and treaties."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Washington DC	Bachelors Degree	4-8 Years	n/a	$174,000 USD

Director Of Development

Posted 04 June 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

"Fundraising for non-profit."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
New York City	Bachelors Degree	8-12 Years	n/a	$73,500 USD

Public Health Advisor

Posted 04 April 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

"Centers for disease control and prevention."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Atlanta	Masters Degree	8-12 Years	n/a	$105,000 USD

Grants Specialist

Posted 28 March 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

"Technical writing: grants and reports."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
New York City	Masters Degree	8-12 Years	n/a	$65,000 USD

Senior Planner

Posted 22 March 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

"Land Use Planning and permitting."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Spokane	Bachelors Degree	2-4 Years	n/a	$54,000 USD

Director Of Programming And Training

Posted 07 March 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

"Oversee all training and programs."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Washington DC	Bachelors Degree	12-16 Years	n/a	$100,000 USD

Consultant

Posted 06 March 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

"Research and analysis."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Washington DC	Masters Degree	1-2 Years	n/a	$68,700 USD

Security Assistant

Posted 02 March 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

"Support VA security specialists with finger printing, paper work, and all badging and credentialing."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Little Rock	Some College	20+ Years	n/a	$38,300 USD

Business Partnerships Coordinator For Mi Bright Future

Posted 09 January 2019
Key knowledge and tasks

"I connect business leaders and career professionals with MIBF. The mission of MIBF is to connect high school students with career professionals and industry leaders to enhance career exploration and increase work based learning experiences."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Detroit	Bachelors Degree	4-8 Years	n/a	$53,600 USD

Purchasing Manager

Posted 11 December 2018
Key knowledge and tasks

"Manage purchasing depart for the City."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
New York City	Bachelors Degree	20+ Years	n/a	$90,000 USD

Inspector General Auditor

Posted 05 December 2018
Key knowledge and tasks

"Investigate government benefits for veterans."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
San Diego	Some College	20+ Years	n/a	$106,000 USD

Senior Maintenance Worker

Posted 25 September 2018
Key knowledge and tasks

"Repair pumps, trouble shooting, plumbing, welding, preventative maintenance, paper work."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Toledo	Some College	16-20 Years	n/a	$49,000 USD

Bank Regulations

Posted 16 September 2018
Key knowledge and tasks

"Examine banks for compliance."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Dallas	Masters Degree	12-16 Years	n/a	$130,000 USD

Firefighter Paramedic

Posted 12 September 2018
Key knowledge and tasks

"Firefighter / Paramedic."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Washington DC	High School	12-16 Years	n/a	$107,000 USD

Police Officer

Posted 22 June 2018
Key knowledge and tasks

"Law enforcement."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Colorado Springs	Masters Degree	20+ Years	n/a	$102,000 USD

Special Agent

Posted 18 June 2018
Key knowledge and tasks

"Investigations interviews arrests reports."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Peoria	Bachelors Degree	20+ Years	n/a	$88,000 USD

Firefighter

Posted 01 May 2018
Key knowledge and tasks

"Fire fighter, EMT, Rescue Specialist."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Baltimore	Some College	20+ Years	n/a	$68,000 USD

Safety Consultant

Posted 29 March 2018
Key knowledge and tasks

"Occupational Safety and Health Consultant."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Manchester, United States	Bachelors Degree	2-4 Years	n/a	$55,100 USD

Food And Sanitation Specialist

Posted 26 February 2018
Key knowledge and tasks

"Manage and facilitate compliance in the realm of food safety and sanitation for a school district."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Orlando	Bachelors Degree	8-12 Years	n/a	$63,100 USD

Program Manager

Posted 22 January 2018
Key knowledge and tasks

"Engineering and Financial Data Science
Executive level construction management."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Washington DC	Masters Degree	20+ Years	n/a	$205,100 USD

Instructor

Posted 21 December 2017
Key knowledge and tasks

"I teach computer literacy to senior."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Newark	Some College	12-16 Years	n/a	$42,300 USD

Researcher

Posted 19 November 2017
Key knowledge and tasks

"I am currently a master's student and I have an internship as a research assistant at a think tank."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Los Angeles	Masters Degree	4-8 Years	n/a	$40,000 USD

International Relations

Posted 05 November 2017
Key knowledge and tasks

"Work as a consultant for politics."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Dallas	Some College	4-8 Years	n/a	$19,000 USD

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