Information Security Engineers Salary in District of Columbia
Information Security Engineers in District of Columbia earn a median of $156,590 a year, +34% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Computer Occupations, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $156,590
- vs. U.S. median
- +34% ($116,580)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 17,200
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $87,400; the top 10% earn over $207,700. Nationally the range is $55,940 to $188,470.
States ranked near District of Columbia
Similar jobs in District of Columbia
- Information Security Analysts$135,090 median in District of Columbia
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- Computer Network Architects$137,670 median in District of Columbia
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$103,340 median in District of Columbia
- Computer Systems Engineers/Architects$156,590 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
- Digital Forensics Analysts$156,590 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
Information Security Engineers pay in District of Columbia
How much do information security engineers make in District of Columbia?
The median is $156,590 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $87,400 and the top 10% earn over $207,700. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for information security engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 51 (+34% vs. the national median of $116,580). Living costs are not included.