Average Salary for U.S. Department of Homeland Security Employees

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How much does U.S. Department of Homeland Security pay?

U.S. Department of Homeland Security pays its employees an average of $88,929 a year. Salaries at U.S. Department of Homeland Security range from an average of $48,551 to $157,826 a year. U.S. Department of Homeland Security employees with the job title Information Technology Specialist make the most with an average annual salary of $82,183, while employees with the title Information Technology Specialist make the least with an average annual salary of $82,183.

Are U.S. Department of Homeland Security employees satisfied with their compensation?

Our Fair Pay score for U.S. Department of Homeland Security is 2.47. Read reviews from current employees that include compensation and culture insights.

What is the highest salary at U.S. Department of Homeland Security?

The highest reported salary for an employee at U.S. Department of Homeland Security is currently $158k / year

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Reviews

Overall Satisfaction
3.6 out of 5
Ratings
Appreciation
3.1
Company Outlook
3.8
Fair Pay
2.5
Learning and Development
3.3
Challenging.
Administrative Assistant in College Station, TX:
Pros: The fact that it is a government position and has job security
Cons: Micromanagement abounds
It is satisfying but stressful.
Program Manager, IT in Washington, District of Columbia:
Pros: The learning opportunities and career development
Cons: Lack of awareness for individual contribution
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About U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Address: U.S. Department of Homeland Security Washington, District of Columbia 20528
Industries: Government, Homeland Security, Security
Founded on: January 1st, 2003
Also known as: DHS, Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Years of Experience

Entry Level
4.8%
Early Career
28.6%
Mid Career
12.7%
Late Career
25.4%
Experienced
28.6%
This data is based on 63 survey responses.

Gender Breakdown for U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Male
61.2%
Avg. Salary: $56k - $161k
Female
38.8%
Avg. Salary: $43k - $128k
This data is based on 49 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.

Popular Degrees Held By Employees at U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Pay ranges for employees at U.S. Department of Homeland Security by degree.

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