Claim: Federal workers overall get just 2 percent higher wages than private-sector employees holding similar jobs, but they receive 16 percent more in total compensation because of generous benefits. There are, however, great differences in wages and benefits depending on education levels; less-educated federal workers receive higher wages and benefits compared with private-sector employees, while those with advanced degrees are paid less. That's the conclusion of a new Congressional Budget Office report that dispels misinformation spread by both sides in a long-running debate over federal pay.
Fact-check: CBO Offers Its Two Cents on Federal Pay - FactCheck.org
Verdict: federal workers overall get just 2 percent higher wages than private-sector employees holding similar jobs, but they receive 16 percent more in total compensation because of generous benefits. there are, however, great differences in wages and benefits depending on education levels; less-educated federal workers receive higher wages and benefits compared with private-sector employees, while those with advanced degrees are paid less. that's the conclusion of a new congressional budget office report that dispels misinformation spread by both sides in a long-running debate over federal pay.
Organisation: FactCheck.org
Author: Eugene Kiely
Date published: 2012-02-03T19:27:06