The average Federal Government Lead Engineer in Washington, DC earns an estimated $139,921 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $125,004 with a $14,917 bonus. Federal Government's Lead Engineer compensation is $4,370 more than the US average for a Lead Engineer. Lead Engineer salaries at Federal Government in Washington, DC can range from $60,000 - $210,000.
In Washington, DC, The Engineering Department at Federal Government earns $2,916 more on average than the HR Department.
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In Washington, DC, Lead Engineers earn $8,623 more than Lead Engineers, and $9,735 less than Principal Engineers.
In Washington, DC, The Engineering Department averages $2,916 more than the HR Department, and $12,993 less than the Sales Department
The average female Lead Engineer at companies similar size to Federal Government reported making $143,978, while the average male Lead Engineer at similar sized companies reported making $152,254.
The average Asian or Pacific Islander Lead Engineer at companies similar size to Federal Government reported making $149,747, while the average African American/Black Lead Engineer at similar sized companies reported making $140,905.
The majority of Lead Engineers at Federal Government believe they're compensated fairly. 55% of Lead Engineers at Federal Government say they receive annual bonuses, and the vast majority (85%) are satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at Federal Government