Government Spending
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FY 2024 Government Revenue and Spending
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Government Workforce
Headcount
441,000
Total full-time equivalents
Departments + Agencies
94
Federal organizations
Total Wages
$65.3B
Annual payroll
Type of Tenure
80% of employees are in permanent roles
Age
The average employee is 43.3 years old
Compensation per Employee
The average employee makes $136,345/yr
Sources: PBO, Treasury Board
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Sources
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