Federal Employee Information
A federal employee works for the federal government, carrying out key functions in the executive branch. Federal employees include politicians, judges, heads of departments, administrative, professional, and other workers. They choose government employment for reasons such as job security and the opportunity to serve the public.
Employer Identification Number (EIN) Overview
The Employer Identification Number (EIN) is a nine-digit number assigned by the IRS to identify a business entity. It serves to identify a business for tax purposes and track payments and transactions. Most businesses need an EIN to register with agencies and communicate with the IRS. Companies can get an EIN for free from the IRS immediately after registering online.
Federal Government Employment Stats
The federal government is the largest employer in the U.S., with over 2 million civil servants working across federal agencies, in addition to over 600,000 postal service employees. The average annual salary for a full-time federal job exceeds $86,365. Job openings across federal agencies can be found at USAJobs.gov. Performance evaluations for federal employees follow a regular assessment cycle, with special evaluations conducted in response to specific incidents or requests.