Key facts
Work locations
- 70.7% of all public sector employees work in the greater metropolitan Melbourne.
- 28.9% of all public sector employees work in regional Victoria.
Percentage of the total Victorian labour force
At June 2024, the public sector comprised:
- 9.8% of the total Victorian labour force
- 8.8% of greater metropolitan Melbourne’s labour force
- 13.1% of regional Victoria’s labour force.
Across Victoria
This graph shows how many public sector employees work in each Victorian location.
You can also view a breakdown by industry.