There’s considerable debate about whether public employees are paid more than private sector workers. Center research compares compensation based on job requirements (education and experience).
Research Studies
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Compensation Matters: The Case of Teachers
This brief offers an analysis of how cuts in pension benefits could affect the quality of teachers school districts are able to hire. (1/13)
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Comparing Compensation: State-Local Versus Private Sector Workers
An examination of whether benefits close the wage gap between public and private sector workers. The analysis found that the compensation of state-local and private sector workers is similar. (9/15/11)
Surveys
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Out of Balance? Comparing Public and Private Sector Compensation Over 20 Years
This report, commissioned by the Center and the National Institute on Retirement Security (NIRS), provides an original analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (4/21/10)
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Security: What Americans Want from a Job
It’s not just the money: New Center for Excellence poll finds Americans want health insurance and security; pay ranks farther down list. (1/3/08)
Articles
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Future Compensation of the State and Local Workforce
Are compensation and benefit packages ready to address the occupational needs of the next decade? (9/09)