National Security Compensation Reaches New High Despite Workforce Challenges
DHI Group (NYSE: DHX) has released its 2025 Security Clearance Compensation Report through ClearanceJobs, revealing significant growth in security-cleared professional compensation. The average salary reached an all-time high of $119,131, marking a nearly 4% increase in 2025.
Key findings show that 68% of professionals received salary increases, with about one-seventh seeing 10%+ raises. Professionals with Lifestyle or Full Scope Polygraphs earned an average of $141,299. Virginia leads state compensation at $131,612, followed by Maryland ($130,878) and Colorado ($126,936). The Intelligence Community tops sector earnings, with CIA professionals averaging $159,350.
Despite strong compensation and stability, 83% of professionals are considering job changes in the next year, with 67% citing higher pay as their primary motivation for workplace satisfaction.
DHI Group (NYSE: DHX) ha pubblicato il suo Rapporto sulle Compensazioni per le Autorizzazioni di Sicurezza 2025 attraverso ClearanceJobs, rivelando una crescita significativa nelle compensazioni per i professionisti con autorizzazione di sicurezza. Lo stipendio medio ha raggiunto un record storico di $119,131, segnando un aumento di quasi il 4% nel 2025.
I risultati principali mostrano che il 68% dei professionisti ha ricevuto aumenti di stipendio, con circa un settimo che ha visto aumenti superiori al 10%. I professionisti con Polygraph Lifestyle o Full Scope hanno guadagnato in media $141,299. La Virginia guida la compensazione statale con $131,612, seguita dal Maryland ($130,878) e dal Colorado ($126,936). La Comunità dell'Intelligence è al vertice degli stipendi per settore, con i professionisti della CIA che guadagnano in media $159,350.
Nonostante la forte compensazione e stabilità, l'83% dei professionisti sta considerando un cambiamento di lavoro nel prossimo anno, con il 67% che cita un salario più alto come principale motivazione per la soddisfazione sul posto di lavoro.
DHI Group (NYSE: DHX) ha publicado su Informe de Compensación por Autorizaciones de Seguridad 2025 a través de ClearanceJobs, revelando un crecimiento significativo en las compensaciones de profesionales con autorización de seguridad. El salario promedio alcanzó un máximo histórico de $119,131, marcando un aumento de casi el 4% en 2025.
Los hallazgos clave muestran que el 68% de los profesionales recibió aumentos salariales, con aproximadamente una séptima parte viendo aumentos del 10% o más. Los profesionales con Polígrafo Lifestyle o Full Scope ganaron un promedio de $141,299. Virginia lidera la compensación estatal con $131,612, seguida por Maryland ($130,878) y Colorado ($126,936). La Comunidad de Inteligencia encabeza las ganancias por sector, con los profesionales de la CIA promediando $159,350.
A pesar de la fuerte compensación y estabilidad, el 83% de los profesionales está considerando cambios de trabajo en el próximo año, con el 67% citando un salario más alto como su principal motivación para la satisfacción laboral.
DHI Group (NYSE: DHX)는 ClearanceJobs를 통해 2025 보안 승인 보상 보고서를 발표하며 보안 승인 전문직의 보상에서 상당한 성장을 드러냈습니다. 평균 급여는 역대 최고인 $119,131에 도달했으며, 이는 2025년 거의 4% 증가한 수치입니다.
주요 발견에 따르면 68%의 전문직이 급여 인상을 받았습니다, 약 7분의 1이 10% 이상의 인상을 경험했습니다. 라이프스타일 또는 풀 스코프 폴리그래프를 가진 전문가는 평균 $141,299를 벌었습니다. 버지니아는 $131,612로 주별 보상을 선도하며, 그 뒤를 메릴랜드($130,878)와 콜로라도($126,936)가 따릅니다. 정보 커뮤니티는 부문별 수입에서 선두를 차지하며, CIA 전문가는 평균 $159,350를 벌고 있습니다.
강력한 보상과 안정성에도 불구하고 83%의 전문직이 내년에 직업 변경을 고려하고 있습니다, 67%는 직장 만족을 위한 주요 동기로 더 높은 급여를 언급했습니다.
DHI Group (NYSE: DHX) a publié son Rapport de Compensation pour les Autorisations de Sécurité 2025 via ClearanceJobs, révélant une croissance significative des compensations pour les professionnels ayant une autorisation de sécurité. Le salaire moyen a atteint un niveau record de $119,131, marquant une augmentation de près de 4% en 2025.
Les résultats clés montrent que 68% des professionnels ont reçu des augmentations de salaire, environ un septième ayant bénéficié d'une augmentation de 10% ou plus. Les professionnels ayant des polygraphes Lifestyle ou Full Scope ont gagné en moyenne $141,299. La Virginie est en tête des compensations par État avec $131,612, suivie par le Maryland ($130,878) et le Colorado ($126,936). La Communauté du Renseignement arrive en tête des revenus par secteur, les professionnels de la CIA gagnant en moyenne $159,350.
Malgré une forte compensation et une stabilité, 83% des professionnels envisagent de changer de travail dans l'année à venir, 67% citant un salaire plus élevé comme leur principale motivation pour la satisfaction au travail.
DHI Group (NYSE: DHX) hat seinen Bericht über die Vergütung für Sicherheitsfreigaben 2025 über ClearanceJobs veröffentlicht, der ein signifikantes Wachstum bei der Vergütung von sicherheitsfreigegebenen Fachkräften zeigt. Das durchschnittliche Gehalt erreichte ein Rekordhoch von $119,131, was einem Anstieg von fast 4% im Jahr 2025 entspricht.
Wichtige Ergebnisse zeigen, dass 68% der Fachkräfte Gehaltserhöhungen erhielten, wobei etwa ein Siebtel Gehaltserhöhungen von über 10% verzeichnete. Fachkräfte mit Lifestyle- oder Full-Scope-Polygraphen verdienten im Durchschnitt $141,299. Virginia führt die staatlichen Vergütungen mit $131,612 an, gefolgt von Maryland ($130,878) und Colorado ($126,936). Die Geheimdienstgemeinschaft führt die Einkünfte nach Sektor an, wobei CIA-Fachkräfte im Durchschnitt $159,350 verdienen.
Trotz starker Vergütung und Stabilität ziehen es 83% der Fachkräfte in Betracht, im nächsten Jahr den Job zu wechseln, wobei 67% höhere Bezahlung als Hauptmotivation für die Zufriedenheit am Arbeitsplatz angeben.
- Record-high average compensation of $119,131 for cleared professionals
- 68% of professionals received salary increases
- Strong demand for security-cleared talent continues
- Intelligence Community sector showing highest compensation at $159,350
- Polygraph clearance adds significant value ($30,000 premium)
- 83% of workforce considering job changes, indicating potential retention challenges
- Federal hiring freezes and shifting agency priorities may impact future job market
- Increased competition for cleared talent driving up labor costs
ClearanceJobs' 2025 Security Clearance Compensation Report (Photo: Business Wire)
Despite economic uncertainty and shifting federal workforce dynamics, compensation for cleared professionals climbed nearly
“For candidates, the message is clear: your clearance is your currency, and it’s a career advantage to keep in an uncertain federal job market,” said Alex Schildt, President of ClearanceJobs. “But pay isn’t the only factor—career growth, flexibility, and stability are also important. Employers who recognize that and offer competitive salaries, career development opportunities, and work-life balance will be the ones who win the battle for the best talent.”
The Evolving Cleared Workforce
Increased competition for cleared talent has led to higher salaries across clearance levels, job roles, and geographic locations. Professionals with Lifestyle or Full Scope Polygraphs reported an average salary of
While job stability remains a priority for many,
Future Outlook: Pay Growth Continues, But Challenges Remain
The cleared workforce is in transition. While national security jobs offer strong compensation and stability, federal hiring freezes and shifting agency priorities may reshape the landscape in the coming years. Employers who want to remain competitive must invest in salaries, benefits, and retention strategies to keep top talent engaged.
“Security-cleared professionals are making strategic career moves, and compensation remains their biggest bargaining chip,” said Art Zeile, CEO of DHI Group, Inc. “Employers who grasp market dynamics, offer competitive compensation, and foster opportunities for career advancement will emerge as leaders in securing top talent in the national security sector.”
The 2025 Security Clearance Compensation Report includes a breakdown of cleared compensation by state, occupation, education level, clearance level, polygraph status, and more.
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