Highest-Paying Government Jobs (2026)
All 8 government careers we track, ranked by median salary. The highest-paying government job is Public Health Official at $92,000/year (top earners: $155,000+).
| # | Job title | Median | Top 10% | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Public Health Official | $92,000 | $155,000 | +4.5% |
| 2 | Government Budget Officer | $82,000 | $135,000 | +2.5% |
| 3 | Military Officer | $82,000 | $155,000 | +2% |
| 4 | Urban Planner | $80,000 | $130,000 | +3.8% |
| 5 | Policy Analyst | $78,000 | $132,000 | +3.5% |
| 6 | Police Officer | $65,000 | $115,000 | +2.5% |
| 7 | Firefighter | $58,000 | $102,000 | +2.8% |
| 8 | Social Worker | $55,000 | $92,000 | +3.5% |
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