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3 data points reported·8 job postings disclose salary·Last updated May 2026

Salaries disclosed in active National Security Agency job postings

PositionCategoryLocationSalary
Cryptologic Engagement OfficerBusiness & FinanceNSW$71k–$197k
Software Engineer - Mid to Experienced Level (Maryland)SoftwareNSW$105k–$193k
Structural / Civil Engineer - Facilities - Entry to Experienced Level (Maryland)MechanicalNSW$87k–$193k
Industrial Control System Specialist - Entry to Experienced Level (Maryland)Business & FinanceNSW$87k–$193k
Computer Network Defense Analyst - Entry to Experienced Level (Maryland)Business & FinanceNSW$87k–$193k
Applied Research Mathematician / Mathematical Statistician - Entry to Experienced Level (Maryland)ResearchNSW$87k–$173k
Engineering Specialist/Technician - Experienced Level (Maryland)TechnicianNSW$85k–$158k
Software Engineer - Entry to Mid Level (Texas)SoftwareMX-24$87k–$153k

Sourced from active National Security Agency job postings with USD-yearly salary disclosed (≥$20k). Updated as ATS feeds refresh.

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