Government jobs in the United States vary widely and are very varied in salary and responsibility. The salaries of these jobs often vary widely as well and are usually determined by seniority or tenure and also vary by locality. Some state government jobs are extremely lucrative and are among the best-paid public sector positions in the United States. However, many other state and local government jobs have salaries below that of an entry-level college graduate. Most state, county, and city government positions are paid by tax levies (e.g., real property, income, gasoline), but some are paid by other funds.
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