In 2024, total government spending for public order and safety was $520 billion, including all expenditures for law enforcement, courts, prisons, immigration enforcement, and fire protection. This was 5% of all federal, state, and local government spending, or an average of $3,931 for every household in the United State. Other major categories of government spending are economic affairs and infrastructure (5%), national defense & veterans’ benefits (12%), general government & debt service (19%), and social programs (60%).