Browse Average Salary Ranges for Government Jobs

What are the average salary ranges for jobs in the Government? There are 96 jobs in Government category. Average salaries can vary and range from $48,132 to $245,379. Salary ranges can differ significantly depending on the job, industry, location, required experience, specific skills, education, and other factors... Salaries listed below are U.S. national averages data from December 26, 2019.

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Job Title	Experience	EDUCATION	Avg. Salary
Job TitleUrban Planner	Experience	Education	Avg. Salary$48,132	100.00%
Job Title, Experience, Education Develops land-use plans for the beneficial development of urban areas. Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Is familiar with s More			Avg. Salary, Alternate Job Titles:
Job Title911 Dispatcher	Experience1 - 3	EducationHigh School	Avg. Salary$40,300	83.73%
Job Title, Experience, Education Responsible for responding to calls for emergency and non-emergency assistance and in dispatching law enforcement, fire fighting, or rescue units. Transmits and receives coded and conventional message More			Avg. Salary, Alternate Job Titles: Emergency Dispatcher Police, Fire, or Ambulance Dispatcher Emergency Dispatch Operator
Job TitleCorrectional Officer	Experience0 - 1	EducationHigh School	Avg. Salary$45,220	93.95%
Job Title, Experience, Education Enforces rules and regulations in a prison, jail or other holding facility. Presides over prisoners awaiting trial or those who have been convicted of a crime. Oversees prisoner conduct and safety. Su More			Avg. Salary, Alternate Job Titles: Corrections Officer I Correctional Officer / Jailer I Prisoner Supervision Officer
Job TitleCorrectional Officer / Jailer I	Experience0 - 1	EducationHigh School	Avg. Salary$45,300	94.12%
Job Title, Experience, Education Enforces rules and regulations in a prison, jail or other holding facility. Presides over prisoners awaiting trial or those who have been convicted of a crime. Oversees prisoner conduct and safety. Su More			Avg. Salary, Alternate Job Titles: Correctional Officer Corrections Officer I Prisoner Supervision Officer
Job TitleCorrections Officer I	Experience0 - 1	EducationHigh School	Avg. Salary$45,230	93.97%
Job Title, Experience, Education Enforces rules and regulations in a prison, jail or other holding facility. Presides over prisoners awaiting trial or those who have been convicted of a crime. Oversees prisoner conduct and safety. Su More			Avg. Salary, Alternate Job Titles: Correctional Officer Correctional Officer / Jailer I Prisoner Supervision Officer
Job TitleCriminal Justice Records Clerk	Experience0 - 1	EducationHigh School	Avg. Salary$35,700	74.17%
Job Title, Experience, Education Maintains the records filing system and/or database used to manage, access, and preserve electronic and paper records of criminal justice activities. Assists in providing accurate and clear informatio More			Avg. Salary, Alternate Job Titles: Police Records Clerk
Job TitleCustoms Inspector	Experience	Education	Avg. Salary$39,301	81.65%
Job Title, Experience, Education Inspects and searches cargo, baggage or articles worn by persons or carriers. Detects and seizes illegal and smuggled goods. Requires a high school diploma with 0-2 years of experience in the field o More			Avg. Salary, Alternate Job Titles: Customs Officer
Job TitleCustoms Officer	Experience	Education	Avg. Salary$39,281	81.61%
Job Title, Experience, Education Inspects and searches cargo, baggage or articles worn by persons or carriers. Detects and seizes illegal and smuggled goods. Requires a high school diploma with 0-2 years of experience in the field o More			Avg. Salary, Alternate Job Titles: Customs Inspector
Job TitleEmergency Dispatch Operator	Experience1 - 3	EducationHigh School	Avg. Salary$40,290	83.71%
Job Title, Experience, Education Responsible for responding to calls for emergency and non-emergency assistance and in dispatching law enforcement, fire fighting, or rescue units. Transmits and receives coded and conventional message More			Avg. Salary, Alternate Job Titles: Emergency Dispatcher Police, Fire, or Ambulance Dispatcher 911 Dispatcher
Job TitleEmergency Dispatcher	Experience1 - 3	EducationHigh School	Avg. Salary$40,282	83.69%
Job Title, Experience, Education Responsible for responding to calls for emergency and non-emergency assistance and in dispatching law enforcement, fire fighting, or rescue units. Transmits and receives coded and conventional message More			Avg. Salary, Alternate Job Titles: Police, Fire, or Ambulance Dispatcher 911 Dispatcher Emergency Dispatch Operator

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