Actually, in my experience the private-sector developers doing government contracts are well paid but are sub par skill wise. The software you work with, the sl

Actually, in my experience the private-sector developers doing government contracts are well paid but are sub par skill wise. The software you work with, the slow procedures and the negativity surrounding failing projects ensure only the mediocre stay, which in turn results in longer and more failing projects. The good developers leave for startups etc.