Computer Engineering salary by state and agency

How median pay for full-time federal employees in the Computer Engineering series (series 0854) differs by where they work and who employs them. Nationally the median is $153,509. Full computer engineering salary profile →

Highest state median

$195,565

California

Lowest state median

$105,203

Florida

Agency spread

$42,627

highest vs. lowest agency median

National median

$153,509

780 full-time employees

State differences come largely from locality pay, which raises federal salaries in high-cost labor markets, and from differences in the grade mix of the jobs located there. Agency differences often reflect different pay plans and grade structures. Only states and agencies with at least 30 full-time employees with published pay are listed.

By state, highest to lowest median

Computer Engineering median pay by state
State	Employees	Median pay	Middle 50%
California	44	$195,565	$162,187–$197,200
Maryland	166	$177,998	$154,263–$197,200
Oklahoma	43	$166,706	$127,947–$173,292
Virginia	67	$161,689	$136,710–$177,526
Texas	50	$159,575	$147,300–$188,329
West Virginia	63	$138,356	$120,629–$158,273
Alabama	43	$125,627	$110,847–$148,462
Florida	178	$105,203	$80,298–$139,398

middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) 10th–90th percentile median all-federal median ($109,641)

By agency, highest to lowest median

Computer Engineering median pay by agency
Agency	Employees	Median pay	Middle 50%
Department of the Treasury	48	$187,093	$162,212–$197,200
Department of Transportation	67	$165,111	$140,335–$173,292
National Aeronautics and Space Administration	559	$144,466	$111,620–$170,289

middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) 10th–90th percentile median all-federal median ($109,641)