U.S. Government
Happiness rating is 75 out of 100
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About the company

  • Founded
    1921
  • Company size
    1001 to 5,000
  • Revenue
    less than $1M (USD)
  • Industry
    Government & Public Administration
  • Link
    U.S. Government website
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Salaries

Salary estimated from 14.8K employees, users, and past and present job advertisements on Indeed.

Popular Roles

Attorney
$126,295 per year
Human Resources Specialist
$49,077 per year
Information Technology Specialist
$62,508 per year

Administrative Assistance

Contract Specialist
$100,854 per year
Administrative Assistant
$56,353 per year
Information Specialist
$81,251 per year

Management

Deputy Director
$160,682 per year
Program Officer
$83,825 per year
Director
$159,404 per year

Legal

Legal Assistant
$49,124 per year
Paralegal
$82,687 per year
Policy Analyst
$102,260 per year
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Benefits

Employees at U.S. Government have reported receiving these benefits. They will vary by role and location.

Health insurance
Life insurance
Commuter assistance
Parental leave
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Rating overview

Rating is calculated based on 704 reviews and is evolving.

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Reviews

Security Protective Officer in Herndon, VA
on March 22, 2017
Good job
Good place to work. Job responsibility is reasonable. This job gives satisfaction in pride, accomplishment and financial compensation. Good benefit for retirement.
Customer Service Representative in Baltimore, MD
on May 21, 2022
I love my job
The government offers job security in advancement no dress code at ssa , the pay definitely can be better the starting pay sucks but they will push you forward and help you move up and around
US Army in Lufkin, TX
on May 8, 2022
Overall Experience In The Military
USA! It is really what you make it. The resources are there to help you accomplish whatever it is that you desire to accomplish. You just have to stay focused and stay fit. Really not a bad bid.
Business Analyst in District of Columbia
on May 1, 2022
Fun and Productive
Fun and Productive place to work. Great hours, great pay, it's a fabulous place to work. No overtime, work from home for the past 2 years. what else can I say.
Investigator in Washington, DC
on April 12, 2022
Great Place to Work
I've enjoyed my time working with the DCSA. They provided me many opportunities to move ahead and continue various duties outside of my typical day-to-day duties.
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Questions and answers

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Interview insights

Insights from 134 Indeed users who have interviewed with U.S. Government within the last 5 years.

Favorable experience
Interview is average
Process takes more than one month

Interview Questions

Di-centennial (every 10 years) hiring event for the Census Bureau to count people. You apply on-line and wait for a call. They hire anyone who passes the background check. If you cannot process the job well then you are let go.

Shared on July 30, 2020

My experience

Shared on October 31, 2017

It was a barrage of personal and health questions along with a detailed examination by doctors of various kinds. physical, mental, and spiritual health questions were conducted

Shared on September 1, 2017
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