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Salary in Security and emergency services in the Washington region

Market pay levels based on 19 offers with salary.

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Recalculated from open vacancies where the employer states pay.

Median123 273 $Half of offers pay more, half pay less
Average121 455 $Arithmetic mean of all offers
Lower quartile123 273 $25% of offers pay less
Upper quartile123 273 $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 quartile123 273 $
Median123 273 $
Upper quartile123 273 $

What the numbers mean

  • Half of all offers fall between 123 273 $ and 123 273 $.
  • Every fourth offer pays more than 123 273 $.
  • 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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Department of Energy Headquarters Washington ·

Deputy Chief Information Security Officer

169 279 – 197 200 $

Summary This position is part of the Office of the Chief Information Officer, Department of Energy. As a Deputy Chief Information Security Officer, you will provide advice to the Deputy Chi…

Full timeOn-siteWashington
Department of State Headquarters Washington ·

Security Specialist

143 913 – 187 093 $

Summary This position is located within the Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security (T), Office of Executive Director (T/EX). The position serves as the senior security…

Full timeHybridWashington
U.S. Capitol Police Washington ·

Police Officer (Lateral Transfer)

86 530 – 140 886 $

Summary The United States Capitol Police (USCP) safeguards the Congress, Members of Congress, employees, visitors, and Congressional buildings and grounds from crime, disruption, and terror…

Full timeOn-siteWashington
U.S. Secret Service Washington ·

Police Officer (Secret Service Police) Canine Explosives Detection

77 987 – 134 165 $

Summary The Secret Service Police (Uniformed Division) mission is to protect facilities and venues secured for U.S. Secret Service protectees. Throughout its history, the Secret Service Pol…

Full timeOn-siteWashington
U.S. Secret Service Washington ·

Police Officer (Secret Service Police) Emergency Response Team

77 987 – 134 165 $

Summary The Secret Service Police (Uniformed Division) mission is to protect facilities and venues secured for U.S. Secret Service protectees. Throughout its history, the Secret Service Pol…

Full timeOn-siteWashington
U.S. Secret Service Washington ·

Police Officer (Secret Service Police) Counter Sniper

77 987 – 134 165 $

Summary The Secret Service Police (Uniformed Division) mission is to protect facilities and venues secured for U.S. Secret Service protectees. Throughout its history, the Secret Service Pol…

Full timeOn-siteWashington

Frequently asked questions

Why show the median instead of the average?

The median (123 273 $) is the middle of the market: half of the offers pay more and half pay less. Unlike the average (121 455 $), it is not skewed by a handful of very high salaries.

What does the typical range mean?

From 123 273 $ to 123 273 $ is the middle half of all offers — the 25th to 75th percentile. A quarter of vacancies pay below 123 273 $ and a quarter above 123 273 $.

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 123 273 $ is the market level, above 123 273 $ is the strong quarter, below 123 273 $ 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.