Benefit packages for govt employees cost 83.6% more.
@RealEJAntoni
Gov't workers are 42.1% more expensive than their private sector counterparts, w/ benefit packages costing 83.6% more for gov't employees:
On average, public sector workers receive $57.70 per hour in total compensation compared to $40.60 for private sector employees. Of this, benefits make up a hefty $20.50 for government workers, compared to just $11.17 in the private sector.
Sources:
https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/ecec.pdf