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
+15.4% over the last 5 years
Compensation per Employee
$136,345
Average annual salary
+16% over the last 5 years
Total Wages
$65.3B
Annual payroll
+41% over the last 5 years
Type of Tenure
80% of employees are in permanent roles
Age
The average employee is 43.3 years old
Departments + Agencies
94
Federal organizations
Sources: PBO, Treasury Board
Salary Distribution
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Source: Treasury Board
Government Departments explained
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Sources
All government spending data is sourced from official databases, but due to the complexity of these systems, occasional errors may occur despite our best efforts. We aim to make this information more accessible and accurate, and we welcome feedback. If you notice any issues, please let us know here — we appreciate it and will work to address them promptly.
