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Salary at National Security Agency/Central Security Service in the United States

Market pay levels based on 19 offers with salary.

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Recalculated from open vacancies where the employer states pay.

Median132 672 $Half of offers pay more, half pay less
Average127 661 $Arithmetic mean of all offers
Lower quartile132 672 $25% of offers pay less
Upper quartile132 672 $25% of offers pay more

How pay is distributed

The band covers the middle half of the market (25th–75th percentile), the line marks the median.

Lower quartile132 672 $
Median132 672 $
Upper quartile132 672 $

What the numbers mean

  • Half of all offers fall between 132 672 $ and 132 672 $.
  • Every fourth offer pays more than 132 672 $.
  • The average is close to the median, so offers are spread evenly.
  • The sample is small (19 offers), so treat the numbers as a rough guide.

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National Security Agency/Central Security Service Fort Meade ·

Network Systems Officer - Experienced to Expert Level (Maryland)

132 751 – 197 200 $

Summary The National Security Agency is seeking results driven individuals that strive for excellence, enjoy the challenges of a fast paced environment and the desire to make a difference.…

Full timeOn-siteFort Meade
National Security Agency/Central Security Service Fort Meade ·

Research Scientist / Computer Systems Researcher - Mid to Expert Level (MD)

105 262 – 197 200 $

Summary Are you looking to apply your computer science and other technical expertise to develop technologies and tools and be a part of cutting edge innovations? Come join our team of exper…

Full timeOn-siteFort Meade
National Security Agency/Central Security Service Fort Meade ·

System Vulnerability Analyst - Mid to Experienced Level (Maryland)

105 262 – 192 764 $

Summary System Vulnerability Analysts (Network Cyber Mitigations Engineers) analyze vulnerabilities and develop mitigations to strengthen defenses. They produce formal and informal reports,…

Full timeOn-siteFort Meade
National Security Agency/Central Security Service Draper ·

Computer Systems Architect - Experienced Level (Utah)

132 751 – 192 764 $

Summary If you have background in computer science and a passion for working with emerging technology and driving IT projects, join our team at NSA. Our experts work on cutting-edge innovat…

Full timeOn-siteDraper
National Security Agency/Central Security Service Fort Meade ·

Business Technologist - Experienced Level (Maryland)

102 415 – 187 093 $

Summary In support of the Agency as a whole, the Business Analysis group leverages analytic tools to facilitate data collection management, data analysis, advanced analytic studies tool dev…

Full timeOn-siteFort Meade

Frequently asked questions

Why show the median instead of the average?

The median (132 672 $) is the middle of the market: half of the offers pay more and half pay less. Unlike the average (127 661 $), it is not skewed by a handful of very high salaries.

What does the typical range mean?

From 132 672 $ to 132 672 $ is the middle half of all offers — the 25th to 75th percentile. A quarter of vacancies pay below 132 672 $ and a quarter above 132 672 $.

Where does the data come from?

From 19 open vacancies with a stated salary that Finder collects from public sources. Numbers are recalculated as the selection changes.

How do I tell whether I am paid fairly?

Compare your pay with the median and the quartiles: near 132 672 $ is the market level, above 132 672 $ is the strong quarter, below 132 672 $ is a reason to negotiate. Use the “Compare my salary” button on this page.

How we calculate salaries

Short methodology and the data behind these numbers.

  1. 1We collect offersOnly vacancies from open sources where the employer states pay are used.
  2. 2We normalise themA salary range is reduced to one comparable value per vacancy.
  3. 3We compute percentilesMedian, quartiles and the average are calculated from at least 5 offers; otherwise the wider country market is shown.
  4. 4We refresh the numbersStatistics are recomputed as new vacancies appear and closed ones drop out.

Figures are pay as published by employers: taxes, bonuses and seniority inside a grade are not accounted for.