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Updated: 21 May 2013
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Attorney / Lawyer$81,429  
   
Administrative Assistant$38,992  
Information Technology Specialist$64,442  
Software Engineer$74,792  
Accountant$52,443  
Project Manager, Information Technology (IT)$88,856  
Intelligence Analyst$75,820  
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 21 May 2013 | Individuals Reporting: 6,299
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Salary Range

U.S. Army$33,619 - $109,987
U.S. Air Force (USAF)$38,277 - $121,217
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)$50,503 - $139,076
U.S. Department of Defense$57,000 - $126,700
U.S. Navy$25,694 - $124,239
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Salary Range

Female
40%
female alumni
 
Male
60%
male alumni
Salary:$41,793 - $73,429 $50,327 - $88,239
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
3%
1-4 years
25%
5-9 years
24%
10-19 years
28%
20 years or more
19%
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