Chris Edwards

“The public sector pay advantage is most pronounced in benefits.  Bureau of Economic Analysis data show that average compensation  in the private sector was $59,909 in 2008, including $50,028 in wages  and $9,881 in benefits. Average compensation in the public sector was $67,812, including $52,051 in wages and $15,761 in benefits.”

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