Two human resource workers could do roughly the same job — one for the state and one in the private sector — but when their paycheck comes, chances are the state worker’s check would be 20 percent less.
On average, state employees get paid more than 10 percent less than those doing similar work in the private sector, according to a study presented to legislators Tuesday.
But while the state workers lag behind in their take-home pay, inexpensive health care, a generous retirement account, and other benefits make up some, but not all, of the disparity. Salt Lake Tribune
