Actual data: "even after accounting for the value of retirement, healthcare, and other benefits, state and local employees earn less than private sector counter

Actual data: "even after accounting for the value of retirement, healthcare, and other benefits, state and local employees earn less than private sector counterparts. On average, total compensation is 6.8% lower for state employees and 7.4% lower for local employees than for comparable private sector employees" The state of California pays 9.8% less for similar jobs, in line with the national average of 11.4% less. http://www.nirsonline.org/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=395 http://www.nirsonline.org/index.php?option=content&task=...