Computer Science salary by state and agency
How median pay for full-time federal employees in the Computer Science series (series 1550) differs by where they work and who employs them. Nationally the median is $163,104. Full computer science salary profile →
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
| State | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| California | 85 | $197,200 |
| Virginia | 55 | $182,295 |
| Maryland | 423 | $180,002 |
| District of Columbia | 105 | $177,497 |
| Massachusetts | 33 | $156,715 |
| Colorado | 38 | $154,280 |
| New Jersey | 204 | $152,844 |
| Georgia | 30 | $146,325 |
| Oklahoma | 31 | $134,822 |
middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) 10th–90th percentile median all-federal median ($109,641)
By agency, highest to lowest median
| Agency | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 134 | $185,710 |
| Department of Health and Human Services | 249 | $172,700 |
| Department of Justice | 195 | $172,700 |
| Department of the Treasury | 46 | $172,700 |
| Department of Commerce | 263 | $165,396 |
| Department of Transportation | 247 | $154,094 |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 42 | $152,696 |
| Department of the Interior | 80 | $117,081 |
middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) 10th–90th percentile median all-federal median ($109,641)