Facts... About 4% of US Federal spending goes on non-defence public workers. Yep with all this fanfair and worse - they may be able to reduce that 4% by a little. Big deal.
Federal worker compensation (wages and benefits) accounts for roughly8%of total federal spending.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Total Federal Spending:
In 2023, the US federal government spent approximately $6.7 trillion.
Compensation for Federal Workers:
This includes wages and benefits for both defense and non-defense federal employees, totaling around 8% of the total spending.
Defense vs. Non-Defense:
Of the compensation for federal workers, 56% goes to defense workers (uniformed and civilian), while the remaining 44% goes to non-defense workers.
Federal Workforce Size:
The federal government employs around 3.8 million people, including both defense and non-defense workers.
Other Major Spending Categories:
Transfers to individuals and businesses account for 48% of federal spending, while mandatory spending (like Social Security and Medicare) accounts for 59.8%.
