Public Sector & Government Jobs in the US

355 open positions across the country

There are around 360 live public sector & government jobs on Joboru right now, across 195 employers. Roughly 76% of postings include a salary figure, which is useful if you're benchmarking pay before applying.

Most public sector & government jobs that quote an annual figure sit between $53k and $160k, with the median around $82k. Senior and specialist positions extend above that range, while contract and hourly work shows up as a separate band of postings priced by the hour or day.

Demand concentrates in Washington, Colorado: 540 N Cascade Ave, New York, and Juneau, though postings appear in towns and cities across the US. Active recruiters and employers include Customs and Border Protection, Allied Universal, and Leidos, alongside direct postings from a wide range of smaller firms.

Frequently asked about public sector & government jobs in the US

How many public sector & government jobs are available in the US right now?
Joboru currently lists 355 live public sector & government roles across the US. Listings refresh hourly — expired roles drop off, new ones appear continuously throughout the day.
Where are most US public sector & government jobs based?
Public Sector & Government hiring is concentrated in New York, Los Angeles, and San Antonio, though roles also appear across smaller US towns and remote-friendly employers. Use the location filter or browse by city to narrow to where you want to work.
Are these public sector & government jobs from real employers?
Yes. Every role is sourced directly from employer feeds or approved recruitment partners. We don't show paid placements, duplicates, or low-quality reposts, and every listing is automatically verified before it appears.
How often are new public sector & government jobs added?
New public sector & government openings are added every hour as employers post them. The number you see above updates automatically, so bookmarking this page and checking back regularly is a useful way to catch new roles early.

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