Average Salary for United States Department of Defense Employees

$79k
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Our Fair Pay score for United States Department of Defense is 3.09. Read reviews from current employees that include compensation and culture insights.

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The highest reported salary for an employee at United States Department of Defense is currently $129k / year

United States Department of Defense Reviews

Overall Satisfaction
3.6 out of 5
Ratings
Appreciation
3.5
Company Outlook
3.8
Fair Pay
3.1
Learning and Development
3.5
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About United States Department of Defense

Address: Washington, District of Columbia
Founded on: September 17th, 1947
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Years of Experience

Early Career
13.2%
Mid Career
18.9%
Late Career
30.2%
Experienced
35.8%
This data is based on 53 survey responses.

Gender Breakdown for United States Department of Defense

Male
58.3%
Avg. Salary: $48k - $129k
Female
41.7%
Avg. Salary: $48k - $109k
This data is based on 36 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.

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