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25 Highest Annual Salaries in Government

2) Attorney – $114,240

Significant Points:
• At the Federal level, attorneys investigate cases for the U.S. Department of Justice and other agencies. Government lawyers also help develop programs, draft and interpret laws and legislation, establish enforcement procedures, and argue civil and criminal cases on behalf of the government.

Salary by Occupation:
• Federal Government – $119,240
• Local government – $78,810
• State government – $75,840

Departments with High Demand:
• Department of Justice
• Department of the Treasury
• Department of the Interior

Projected Growth: 11%

Employees Needed: 84,000

Average Education Level: <a href= “http://edu.govcentral.com/?referral=gc_org”>College or Higher

Internship Opportunities:
The Office of the Attorney General offers a <a href= “http://govcentral.monster.com/education/1840-office-of-the-attorney-general-internship-”>General Internship Program.

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