I was not under the impression that public sector employees are paid significantly less than private sector. This seems to be the most reputable source I could

I was not under the impression that public sector employees are paid significantly less than private sector. This seems to be the most reputable source I could find: http://www.cbo.gov/sites/default/files/cbofiles/attachments/01-30-FedPay.pdf http://www.cbo.gov/sites/default/files/cbofiles/attachments/...