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- DOGE aims to cut the number of federal workers. Here are the 20 highest-paying federal jobs. (newsbreak.com)
Federal Workers with High Salaries Face Job Risk
President-elect Donald Trump’s new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) aims to reduce federal employment. Business Insider examined the average salaries of federal civilian employees by occupation.
The top 20 highest-paying jobs had average salaries over $160,000, with medical officers earning the most. Other high-paying positions include ship pilots, general attorneys, and financial analysts.
DOGE plans to cut spending and reduce staff at federal agencies. Employees may be required to work in the office five days a week, potentially leading to voluntary resignations. DOGE also suggests early retirement and severance packages to encourage lower headcount.
Federal employees with high salaries, such as those in healthcare, finance, and legal fields, may face job insecurity under Trump’s new efficiency initiative.