--- title: Government & Public Sector Jobs — Careers & Salaries description: Browse government jobs at federal agencies, state and local government, and defense contractors. Compare civil service salaries and career profiles. type: sector url: https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/government-administration date: 2026-06-01T08:08:09Z og_description: Explore public sector careers on FoundRole — government jobs, civil service, federal agencies, and defense contractors. Salaries and H1B data included. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/img/pages/etcfh8/government-administration.png?v=3 breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Sectors url: https://www.foundrole.com/sectors --- # Government & Public Sector Jobs — Careers & Salaries ## Market Insights — June 2026 *Based on 11983 postings analyzed in June 2026 • Updated June 1, 2026* Armed Security Officer accounts for 43% of postings in Government Administration, with Security Officer (General) and Retail Security Officer making up most of the remainder. The security-heavy composition coincides with pay 46% below the sitewide median. Physical staffing requirements and minimal remote flexibility define the hiring landscape here. The $38K gap between sector compensation and the sitewide benchmark reflects the premium placed on specialized clearances rather than general guard roles. - Pay at Government Administration runs 46% below the sitewide median ($45K vs $83K). - Roles in Government Administration concentrate in Armed Security Officer (43% of postings), followed by Security Officer (General) and Retail Security Officer. - Remote share at Government Administration held steady around 2% (vs 1% last month). *Numbers above are computed from active job postings indexed during the snapshot window. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; sitewide medians are recomputed monthly from the full index. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.* ## Industries in Government Administration - [International Affairs Jobs — Careers & Pay](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/government-administration/international-affairs) - [General Government Jobs & Careers](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/government-administration/general-government) - [Military & Armed Forces Jobs and Careers](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/government-administration/military-and-armed-forces) - [Public Safety Jobs & Emergency Management Careers](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/government-administration/public-safety) - [Public Policy Jobs & Careers](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/government-administration/public-policy) - [Community Development Jobs & Careers](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/government-administration/community-development) - [Public Health Jobs & Careers](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/government-administration/public-health) - [Law Enforcement Jobs & Careers](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/government-administration/law-enforcement) ## Top hiring companies in Government Administration - [Maximus Jobs & Careers — Government Services & IT](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/maximus) — 290 jobs · $125K median - [The Sheridan Group Jobs & Careers — Government Affairs](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/tsg-the-sheridan-group) — 221 jobs · $42K median - [COMPA Industries Jobs & Careers — Government Contracting](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/compa-industries-inc-jobs) — 88 jobs · $125K median - [MnDOT Jobs & Careers — Minnesota Transportation Agency](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/mndot) — 28 jobs · $91K median ## Top-paying states for Government Administration - [California Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/california) — $136K median · 113 jobs - [New Mexico Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/new-mexico) — $135K median · 65 jobs - [Texas Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/texas) — $125K median · 192 jobs - [Maryland Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/maryland) — $125K median · 66 jobs - [Oregon Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/oregon) — $100K median · 39 jobs - [New Jersey Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/new-jersey) — $95K median · 60 jobs - [Illinois Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/illinois) — $89K median · 40 jobs - [New York Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/new-york) — $85K median · 142 jobs - [Minnesota Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/minnesota) — $57K median · 54 jobs ## Top-paying cities for Government Administration - [Jobs in Los Alamos, NM — Jobs & Salary Outlook](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/new-mexico/los-alamos) — $135K median · 63 jobs - [Jobs in San Antonio, TX — Hiring Trends & Top Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/texas/san-antonio) — $125K median · 82 jobs - [Jobs in Chicago, IL — Finance, Tech & Healthcare](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/illinois/chicago) — $91K median · 24 jobs - [Jobs in New York, NY — Jobs & Salary Outlook](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/new-york/new-york) — $88K median · 48 jobs - [Jobs in Washington, DC — Federal, Defense & Healthcare](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/district-of-columbia/washington) — $69K median · 52 jobs ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What kinds of jobs are available in the Government Administration sector? Government Administration covers roles from policy analysts, program managers, and compliance officers at federal agencies to administrative coordinators at state and local government. Defense contractors and regulatory bodies create demand for project management, procurement, IT, legal, and public affairs. Entry-level positions require a bachelor's degree; senior roles typically require experience or a graduate degree. ### What are typical salaries for government administration jobs? Salaries vary by level and agency. Federal roles generally pay more than state or local positions and follow structured pay scales like the General Schedule (GS), where mid-career professionals typically earn $60,000–$110,000 annually. Defense contractor roles tend to offer higher base salaries than civil service equivalents. FoundRole reflects current LCA and market data by role. ### Is the government sector a good area for career growth? Government administration offers strong job security, structured promotion paths, and comprehensive benefits including retirement pensions and healthcare — advantages rare in the private sector. Growth in cybersecurity, health policy, and infrastructure management has expanded hiring. While advancement is slower than in the private sector, long-term compensation including benefits often compares favorably. ### Are remote work options available in government administration jobs? Remote and hybrid work has expanded in the government sector since 2020, particularly at federal agencies and policy-focused organizations. However, many roles requiring security clearances, in-person constituent services, or classified work require on-site presence. Remote availability varies by agency, role, and security level. ### Do government or contractor roles offer H1B visa sponsorship? Direct US government positions are generally not available to H1B visa holders, as most federal civil service roles require US citizenship or permanent residency. However, government contractors and private firms in defense, IT, consulting, and policy analysis regularly sponsor H1B visas. FoundRole covers government-adjacent contractor roles with H1B sponsorship filed with the US Department of Labor. ## Related - [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies) - [Search jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs)