The U.S. employs 23.7 million government workers, costing taxpayers $271 billion a year
And they all get paid back pay afterwards. — Tom Baranowski (@Frisco_Tom) September 21, 2024 The United States employs a staggering 23.7 million government workers across federal, state, and local levels. The cost to taxpayers is immense. In fiscal year 2022, the federal government alone spent $271 billion on compensation for its civilian employees, covering …