Personnel Security Specialist Salary in Washington, District of Columbia

Personnel Security Specialist Salary in Washington, DC

How much does a Personnel Security Specialist make in Washington, DC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Personnel Security Specialist in Washington, DC is $67,460. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $56,077 to $78,510, with most professionals earning between $45,713 and $88,571.

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10th Percentile Personnel Security Specialist Salary $45,713 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Personnel Security Specialist Salary $56,077 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Personnel Security Specialist Salary $67,460 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Personnel Security Specialist Salary $78,510 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Personnel Security Specialist Salary $88,571 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
25% $56,077 10% $45,713 90% $88,571 75% $78,510 $67,460 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Personnel Security Specialist

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Senior Security Specialist

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Personnel Security Specialist in Washington, DC. The base salary for Personnel Security Specialist ranges from $56,077 to $78,510 with the average base salary of $67,460. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $56,077 to $78,510 with the average total cash compensation of $67,460.

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About Washington, District of Columbia    Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

Washington, District of Columbia  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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