[Dashing Dasher]

Curious......

I would like to see that list.

[Black Tooth]

I remember years ago, it was the private sector where the good jobs were. Now it seems the good jobs are in the government sector. My, how times have changed.

[andyk]

But some say the state needs to offer regular raises and six-figure salaries to attract talented and skilled employees for key jobs.

If they were actually doing that, it'd be one thing. However, my experience with state and federal employees has only done one thing for me: reinforce the peter principle.

[RightWhale]

some say the state needs to offer regular raises and six-figure salaries to attract talented and skilled employees for key jobs

That is so bogus. Franklin was right.

[taxesareforever]

"Whenever you see such significant increases in such a short amount of time, it is a red flag,"

A red flag which means "nothing will change".

[Republicus2001]

doesn't come close to the nation's highest paid servant - LA Sheriff Baca at $1/3 million plus...

[BIGZ]

They all can opt out of Social Security. Why can public employees opt out of the SS and I can't have a private account.

Of course private accounts are risky for private employees but not for public employees.