Salary data and insights based on 53 job postings
National Security & Defense professionals earn a median salary of $126,800 at mid-level, rising to $175,000 for senior roles. The field is heavily concentrated in Washington, DC and Arlington, VA, reflecting the sector's close ties to federal government and defense institutions. In-demand skills include geopolitical analysis, government relations, and project management, alongside strong written and oral communication abilities essential for policy and advisory roles.
Last updated: April 2026
Entry Level
N/A
0 jobs
Mid Level
$126,800
25 jobs
Senior Level
$175,000
15 jobs
Jobs Analyzed
53
Last 6 months
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Booz Allen Hamilton
16 jobs
Anthropic
3 jobs
TAE TECHNOLOGIES INC
2 jobs
Amentum
2 jobs
Anduril Industries
1 jobs
Ukraine Foundation
1 jobs
Solugen
1 jobs
Harvard University
1 jobs
Center For Strategic And International Studies
1 jobs
Palantir Technologies
1 jobs
Washington, DC
10 jobs
Arlington, VA
7 jobs
United States
4 jobs
Washington DC-Baltimore Area
3 jobs
Alexandria, VA
3 jobs
Washington, DC, USA
3 jobs
Chantilly, VA
2 jobs
McLean, VA
2 jobs
2430 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20037
2 jobs
Irvine, CA
1 jobs
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