Many people enter federal roles for job security, not for the money. But some federal jobs can offer both. Data from the US Office of Personnel Management indicates 64 federal job categories have positions that pay over $200,000 — and some pay as much as much as $400,000.
As opportunities in the public sector expand, interest in government jobs continues to grow with layoffs plaguing certain industries, like tech. Federal employers increased their job postings by 22% on Handshake over the past year, according to a report published in January by the hiring platform. Additionally, federal employers have seen a 55% increase in applications during the same span of time.
