US Department of Defense Salaries
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US Department of Defense Salaries
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Overall Benefits Rating4.3★
Time in service equals retirement eligibility
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See all 625 Employee Benefit ReviewsUS Department of Defense Salary FAQs
The average US Department of Defense salary ranges from approximately $41,090 per year for a Recreation Assistant to $343,586 per year for a Chief Operating Officer. The average US Department of Defense hourly pay ranges from approximately $20 per hour for a Recreation Assistant to $80 per hour for a Senior Human Resources Manager. US Department of Defense employees rate the overall compensation and benefits package 4.0/5 stars.
The highest-paying job at US Department of Defense is a Chief Operating Officer with a salary of $343,586 per year.
The lowest-paying job at US Department of Defense is a Recreation Assistant with a salary of $41,090 per year.
US Department of Defense employees attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.0/5 stars to their company. Read what they think about their salaries on our Compensation FAQ page for US Department of Defense.
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