{"id":947947,"date":"2026-03-31T11:15:39","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T15:15:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/security-clearance-compensation-climbs-to-record-high-amid-federal-workforce-uncertainty-according-to-clearancejobs-report\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T11:15:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T15:15:39","slug":"security-clearance-compensation-climbs-to-record-high-amid-federal-workforce-uncertainty-according-to-clearancejobs-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/security-clearance-compensation-climbs-to-record-high-amid-federal-workforce-uncertainty-according-to-clearancejobs-report\/","title":{"rendered":"Security Clearance Compensation Climbs to Record High Amid Federal Workforce Uncertainty, According to ClearanceJobs Report"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>        <!--body {font:normal small Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#000;background-color:#fff;padding:24px;margin:0;} a img {border:0;} h3 {font-size:medium;color:#000;margin:0 0 1em 0; text-align:center;}-->  <\/p>\n<p><b>Security Clearance Compensation Climbs to Record High Amid Federal Workforce Uncertainty, According to ClearanceJobs Report<\/b><\/p>\n<p>CENTENNIAL, Colo.&#8211;(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.businesswire.com\">BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)&#8211;<b>DHI Group, Inc. (NYSE: DHX)<\/b> announced today that ClearanceJobs, its leading online community for security-cleared professionals in the defense and intelligence sectors, has released its <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fe.clearancejobs.com%2Fhubfs%2Fpdfs%2F2026_ClearanceJobs_CompensationReport.pdf&amp;esheet=54472697&amp;newsitemid=20260331499301&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=2026+Security+Clearance+Compensation+Report&amp;index=1&amp;md5=51754aefcc81b09f91c2041dd4b367d7\">2026 Security Clearance Compensation Report<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p id=\"news-body-cta\">This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260331499301\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260331499301\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\nDespite return-to-office mandates, agency restructuring, and broader policy shifts impacting the national security workforce, average total compensation for cleared professionals rose nearly 6% in 2025, reaching an all-time high of $126,125. Demand for cleared talent remains strong, with 70% of professionals reporting a base pay increase, including 12% who saw raises of more than 10%.<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cFor candidates, the message is clear: your security clearance remains one of the most valuable credentials in today\u2019s unpredictable labor market,\u201d said Alex Schildt, President of ClearanceJobs. \u201cCleared professionals continue to be rewarded for their trust and adaptability. But compensation isn\u2019t the only driver for their career paths\u2014mobility, flexibility, and long-term stability matter more than ever.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><b>A Workforce in Motion<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nIncreased competition for cleared professionals has driven salary growth across clearance levels, job roles, and locations. Professionals holding a Lifestyle or Full Scope polygraph reported an average total compensation of $149,875, nearly $30,000 more than cleared professionals without a polygraph\u2014underscoring the premium placed on access to the highest level of sensitive mission environments.<\/p>\n<p>\nGeography continues to influence earnings as return-to-office mandates reshape workforce dynamics. Virginia remains a top-paying state for cleared professionals, with 21% of respondents residing in the Commonwealth and earning an average total compensation of $138,748. 10% of respondents reside in Maryland, earning an average of $139,303. Rounding out the top three is the District of Columbia with 7% of respondents living in D.C. and earning an average of $136,369. Outside the National Capital Region, Colorado ($138,256) stands out as a leading hub for space, intelligence, and defense innovation.<\/p>\n<p>\nCompensation remains highest within the Intelligence Community, with employees at agencies such as the CIA averaging more than $170,000\u2014reflecting the premium placed on specialized intelligence work. When compensation is examined by role and career stage, a consistent trend becomes clear: technical skills and advancement into leadership continue to command higher pay. Among early-career professionals, IT roles lead the market, with average earnings of $82,753 in the first two years, followed by intelligence ($77,848) and engineering ($75,916). From the outset, roles aligned with critical technical and mission-driven work deliver a clear compensation advantage.<\/p>\n<p>\nWhile stability remains important, mobility is increasing. Seventy-eight percent of cleared professionals say they are at least somewhat likely to change jobs in the next year. Compensation continues to be the strongest driver of job satisfaction, with nearly two-thirds of respondents identifying higher pay as the top factor that would improve workplace happiness.<\/p>\n<p><b>Looking Ahead: Strong Pay, Shifting Priorities<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nThe 2026 data paints a picture of a workforce that is not retreating\u2014but repositioning. Federal hiring freezes, return-to-office mandates, and shifting agency priorities are reshaping how and where cleared professionals work. Even so, compensation continues to rise, and mobility between government and contractor roles is accelerating.<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cCleared professionals are making increasingly strategic career decisions, and compensation remains their strongest bargaining chip,\u201d said Art Zeile, CEO of DHI Group, Inc. \u201cEmployers who understand these market realities\u2014and who invest in competitive pay, career development, and flexibility\u2014will be best positioned to attract and retain the trusted talent that national security missions depend on.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\nThe 2026 Security Clearance Compensation Report provides detailed insights into compensation trends by state, clearance level, polygraph status, occupation, education, career stage, government agency, and demographic factors, offering employers and professionals a comprehensive view of the cleared labor market in transition.<\/p>\n<p>\nJournalists: Email <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"mailto:phoebe.wells@clearancejobs.com\">phoebe.wells@clearancejobs.com<\/a> for interviews with ClearanceJobs leadership.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fe.clearancejobs.com%2Fhubfs%2Fpdfs%2F2026_ClearanceJobs_CompensationReport.pdf&amp;esheet=54472697&amp;newsitemid=20260331499301&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Access+The+2026+Security+Clearance+Compensation+Report&amp;index=2&amp;md5=5969e33f8ca6941094875ecc5e4a6ee1\">Access The 2026 Security Clearance Compensation Report<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\nClearanceJobs \u2013 About Us<\/p>\n<p>\nFounded in 2002, ClearanceJobs is a modern marketplace for career opportunities in national security. We maintain a strong commitment to connecting security-cleared professionals and employers in a secure and private platform to fill the jobs that safeguard our nation. Our protected career marketplace allows industry employers and candidates the ability to connect, converse, and exchange opportunities. From instant messaging to deep personal and company branding, ClearanceJobs balances participation by giving every user \u2013 both employers and candidates \u2013 a platform to share, explore, and engage. With offices in Colorado and Iowa, ClearanceJobs (a DHI Group, Inc. brand) is the largest service focused solely on professionals with U.S. federal government security clearances.<\/p>\n<p>\nDHI Group, Inc. \u2013 About Us<\/p>\n<p>\nDHI Group, Inc (NYSE: DHX) is a provider of AI-powered career marketplaces that focus on technology roles. DHI\u2019s two brands, ClearanceJobs and Dice, enable recruiters and hiring managers to efficiently search for and connect with highly skilled technology professionals based on the skills requested. The Company\u2019s patented algorithm manages over 100,000 unique technology skills. Additionally, our marketplaces allow tech professionals to find their ideal next career opportunity, with relevant advice and personalized insights. Learn more at <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dhigroupinc.com&amp;esheet=54472697&amp;newsitemid=20260331499301&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.dhigroupinc.com&amp;index=3&amp;md5=37d1b2e24a46be87cb69e616c64ed129\">www.dhigroupinc.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=bwnews&amp;sty=20260331499301r1&amp;sid=flmnd&amp;distro=nx&amp;lang=en\" style=\"width:0;height:0\" \/><span class=\"bwct31415\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"mmgallerylink\"><span id=\"mmgallerylink-phrase\">View source version on businesswire.com: <\/span><span id=\"mmgallerylink-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260331499301\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260331499301\/en\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\nInvestor Contact<br \/>\n<br \/>Todd Kehrli or Jim Byers<br \/>\n<br \/>PondelWilkinson, Inc.<br \/>\n<br \/>212-448-4181<br \/>\n<br \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"mailto:ir@dhigroupinc.com\">ir@dhigroupinc.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\nMedia Contact<br \/>\n<br \/>Phoebe Wells<br \/>\n<br \/>PR &amp; Partnerships Manager, ClearanceJobs<br \/>\n<br \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"mailto:cjmedia@clearancejobs.com\">cjmedia@clearancejobs.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>KEYWORDS:<\/b> Colorado United States North America<\/p>\n<p><b>INDUSTRY KEYWORDS:<\/b> Technology Other Defense Human Resources Security Public Policy\/Government Professional Services White House\/Federal Government Artificial Intelligence Defense<\/p>\n<p><b>MEDIA:<\/b><\/p>\n<table cellpadding=\"3\" cellspacing=\"3\">\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><b>Logo<\/b><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260331499301\/en\/2761038\/3\/CJ_Primary_Logo_extended-01.jpg\" alt=\"Logo\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Security Clearance Compensation Climbs to Record High Amid Federal Workforce Uncertainty, According to ClearanceJobs Report CENTENNIAL, Colo.&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211;DHI Group, Inc. 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Demand for cleared talent remains strong, with 70% of professionals reporting a base pay increase, including 12% who saw raises of more than 10%. \u201cFor candidates, the message is clear: your &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/security-clearance-compensation-climbs-to-record-high-amid-federal-workforce-uncertainty-according-to-clearancejobs-report\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Security Clearance Compensation Climbs to Record High Amid Federal Workforce Uncertainty, According to ClearanceJobs Report&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-947947","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Security Clearance Compensation Climbs to Record High Amid Federal Workforce Uncertainty, According to ClearanceJobs Report - Market Newsdesk<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/security-clearance-compensation-climbs-to-record-high-amid-federal-workforce-uncertainty-according-to-clearancejobs-report\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Security Clearance Compensation Climbs to Record High Amid Federal Workforce Uncertainty, According to ClearanceJobs Report - Market Newsdesk\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Security Clearance Compensation Climbs to Record High Amid Federal Workforce Uncertainty, According to ClearanceJobs Report CENTENNIAL, Colo.&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211;DHI Group, Inc. 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