The average U.S. Department of Defense Senior Software Engineer in Washington, DC earns an estimated $125,235 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $117,346 with a $7,889 bonus. U.S. Department of Defense's Senior Software Engineer compensation is $12,359 less than the US average for a Senior Software Engineer. Senior Software Engineer salaries at U.S. Department of Defense in Washington, DC can range from $75,000 - $187,200.
In Washington, DC, The Engineering Department at U.S. Department of Defense earns $2,735 more on average than the IT Department.
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In Washington, DC, Senior Software Engineers earn $990 more than Lead Engineers, and $5,341 less than QA Managers.
In Washington, DC, The Engineering Department averages $2,735 more than the IT Department, and $2,708 less than the Sales Department
The average female Senior Software Engineer at companies similar size to U.S. Department of Defense reported making $146,554, while the average male Senior Software Engineer at similar sized companies reported making $156,665.
The average Asian or Pacific Islander Senior Software Engineer at companies similar size to U.S. Department of Defense reported making $153,064, while the average Native American Senior Software Engineer at similar sized companies reported making $101,264.
The majority of Senior Software Engineers at U.S. Department of Defense believe they're compensated fairly. 83% of Senior Software Engineers at U.S. Department of Defense say they receive annual bonuses, and the vast majority (82%) are satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at U.S. Department of Defense