What is the average salary in Government in United States?

The average salary in Government in United States ranges from USD 78,429 to USD 111,067 per year, based on 56,730 job listings.

Which companies hire the most in Government in United States?

Top companies hiring in Government in United States include Allied Universal, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Inside Higher Ed, Incredible Health, State of Florida.

Salary Guide

Government salary in United States 2026

Explore salary ranges across Government roles in United States. Data based on 56,730 active job listings.

Top professions in Government

Senior Associate, Security Governance, Risk and Compliance

111 job openings

Salary range

82,200 - 168,200USD/yr

Case Manager

51 job openings

Salary range

45,228 - 50,744USD/yr

Clinician

25 job openings

Salary range

63,233 - 68,295USD/yr

Senior Specialist, SOC Analyst Level II

24 job openings

Salary range

84,500 - 179,300USD/yr

Dcs Case Manager 1*

23 job openings

Salary range

44,688 - 55,872USD/yr

Social Worker

22 job openings

Salary range

65,407 - 89,316USD/yr

Cyber Cloud Security Sales Engineer

20 job openings

Salary range

144,200 - 265,600USD/yr

Security Engineer

19 job openings

Salary range

126,717 - 161,430USD/yr

Customs and Border Protection Officer

19 job openings

Salary range

51,994 - 118,746USD/yr

Police Officer

16 job openings

Salary range

61,515 - 82,567USD/yr

Safety Manager

16 job openings

Salary range

89,013 - 117,173USD/yr

Safety Specialist

16 job openings

Salary range

64,044 - 77,193USD/yr

Program Manager

14 job openings

Salary range

55,339 - 61,112USD/yr

Child Welfare Specialist I/II/III

13 job openings

Salary range

37,281 - 43,969USD/yr

Facility Security Officer

13 job openings

Salary range

101,747 - 127,365USD/yr

Business Analyst

12 job openings

Salary range

60,967 - 109,175USD/yr

Cyber Cloud Security Engineer

12 job openings

Salary range

144,200 - 265,600USD/yr

Sr Safety Supervisor–

11 job openings

Salary range

143,500 - 197,300USD/yr

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

10 job openings

Salary range

58,100 - 101,200USD/yr

Facility Operations Specialist

10 job openings

Salary range

55,000 - 75,000USD/yr

Field Services Regional Safety Manager

10 job openings

Salary range

82,000 - 102,000USD/yr

Records Information Manager IV

10 job openings

Salary range

65,000 - 85,000USD/yr

Arabic-Speaking Government & Sovereign Affairs Advisor

9 job openings

Salary range

200,000 - 500,000USD/yr

Armed Security Guard

9 job openings

Salary range

44,000 - 48,000USD/yr

Clinical Supervisor

9 job openings

Salary range

77,659 - 87,508USD/yr

Foster Care Case Manager

9 job openings

Salary range

39,182 - 44,737USD/yr

Mental Health Program Manager * Up to $5000 sign on bonus *

9 job openings

Salary range

65,000 - 66,788USD/yr

Senior Security Engineer

9 job openings

Salary range

151,484 - 188,613USD/yr

Asset Protection Operations Coach

8 job openings

Salary range

65,000 - 80,000USD/yr

Cybersecurity Analyst

8 job openings

Salary range

88,388 - 118,756USD/yr

Grant Writer

8 job openings

Salary range

63,113 - 72,550USD/yr

Information Security Officer

8 job openings

Salary range

103,572 - 118,258USD/yr

Mental Health Professional

8 job openings

Salary range

50,281 - 62,827USD/yr

Security Officer

8 job openings

Salary range

38,268 - 50,766USD/yr

Application Security Engineer

7 job openings

Salary range

116,043 - 160,407USD/yr

Assistant Program Director

7 job openings

Salary range

65,571 - 70,000USD/yr

Bcba

7 job openings

Salary range

83,571 - 93,571USD/yr

Critical Incident and Emergency Manager -

7 job openings

Salary range

74,764 - 87,100USD/yr

Family Services Specialist I/II

7 job openings

Salary range

37,440 - 40,248USD/yr

Major Gifts Officer

7 job openings

Salary range

83,260 - 104,156USD/yr

Rehabilitation Counselor

7 job openings

Salary range

54,231 - 82,334USD/yr

Security & Compliance Administrator

7 job openings

Salary range

99,000 - 225,000USD/yr

Senior FOIA Analyst

7 job openings

Salary range

88,581 - 125,648USD/yr

Senior Information Security Engineer

7 job openings

Salary range

126,986 - 179,764USD/yr

Warfighting Functional Analyst

7 job openings

Salary range

61,900 - 141,000USD/yr

Compliance Analyst

6 job openings

Salary range

72,500 - 91,833USD/yr

Contract Specialist

6 job openings

Salary range

59,851 - 95,484USD/yr

Cyber Security Engineer

6 job openings

Salary range

110,667 - 140,417USD/yr

Cybersecurity Engineer

6 job openings

Salary range

114,133 - 161,017USD/yr

Director of Social Services

6 job openings

Salary range

69,000 - 79,833USD/yr

Employment Specialist

6 job openings

Salary range

46,100 - 49,633USD/yr

Environmental Health Safety Specialist

6 job openings

Salary range

69,167 - 86,667USD/yr

Family Intervention Specialist

6 job openings

Salary range

57,333 - 62,500USD/yr

Health & Safety Specialist

6 job openings

Salary range

80,950 - 98,883USD/yr

Manufacturing Security Specialist

6 job openings

Salary range

72,480 - 121,440USD/yr

Operational Program Director / 245D Designated Manager * Up to $5000 sign on bonus *

6 job openings

Salary range

65,000 - 66,788USD/yr

Outpatient Therapist

6 job openings

Salary range

67,052 - 80,869USD/yr

Program Coordinator

6 job openings

Salary range

64,586 - 78,310USD/yr

Social Services Specialist

6 job openings

Salary range

52,137 - 77,163USD/yr

Service Coordinator

6 job openings

Salary range

43,483 - 48,437USD/yr

Activity Security Representative I

5 job openings

Salary range

64,230 - 79,511USD/yr

Behavior Technician

5 job openings

Salary range

37,742 - 49,133USD/yr

Care Coordinator

5 job openings

Salary range

57,091 - 70,356USD/yr

Developmental Assistant 1

5 job openings

Salary range

63,181 - 67,948USD/yr

Employment Consultant

5 job openings

Salary range

40,800 - 44,400USD/yr

Global Executive Protection Agent 2002677

5 job openings

Salary range

139,500 - 181,200USD/yr

Senior Software Engineer

5 job openings

Salary range

183,200 - 222,400USD/yr

Acquisition Analyst

4 job openings

Salary range

86,700 - 189,850USD/yr

Advisory Solution Consultant

4 job openings

Salary range

134,250 - 177,900USD/yr

Airborne Sensor Operator

4 job openings

Salary range

59,150 - 106,925USD/yr

Associate Cybersecurity Engineer

4 job openings

Salary range

101,200 - 157,100USD/yr

Community Assistant

4 job openings

Salary range

39,970 - 43,460USD/yr

Career Transition Specialist

4 job openings

Salary range

42,944 - 43,944USD/yr

Child and Family Therapist

4 job openings

Salary range

53,000 - 68,000USD/yr

Community Development Director

4 job openings

Salary range

111,690 - 144,209USD/yr

Coordinator

4 job openings

Salary range

98,312 - 105,306USD/yr

Top companies hiring

Allied Universal40 job openings

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs32 job openings

Inside Higher Ed18 job openings

Incredible Health16 job openings

State of Florida14 job openings

American Traveler12 job openings

Anders Group, LLC11 job openings

Gentiva11 job openings

AdventHealth10 job openings

Top cities

New York2,096 job openings

Washington993 job openings

Los Angeles681 job openings

Chicago516 job openings

Houston509 job openings

Austin424 job openings

Indianapolis407 job openings

Philadelphia378 job openings

Boston371 job openings

San Diego356 job openings

Arlington338 job openings

Columbus335 job openings

San Antonio298 job openings

Atlanta293 job openings

Springfield288 job openings

San Francisco286 job openings

Dallas278 job openings

Seattle272 job openings

Phoenix270 job openings

Denver251 job openings

Tampa248 job openings

Sacramento223 job openings

Portland218 job openings

Colorado Springs215 job openings

Las Vegas201 job openings

Charlotte198 job openings

Kansas City198 job openings

Baltimore192 job openings

Richmond192 job openings

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This page shows salary data for Government in United States for 2026. The data is based on current job listings and salary estimates from employers across the country.

Salary ranges in Government may vary based on experience, location, company size, and specific role. Use this guide as a reference when evaluating job opportunities in Government in United States.