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IT security specialist salary in Washington, DC (Updated 2026)

How much does an IT Security Specialist make in Washington, DC?

Average base salary

$127,633
6%
above national average
Average $127,633
Low $84,812
High $192,075

The average salary for a it security specialist is $127,633 per year in Washington, DC and $2,500 cash bonus per year.55 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 8, 2026).

IT Security Specialist job openings in Washington, DC

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Information Assurance (IA) / S...
Blue Rose Consulting Group, Inc.4.7out of 5 stars.
Washington, DC
3 weeks ago

Highest paying companies for IT Security Specialist in Washington, DC

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Gibson Dunn
 
$260,000per year
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GovCIO
 
$178,333per year
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Consumer Financial Protection ...
 
$174,240per year
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Express Employment Professiona...
 
$165,000per year
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Super Systems Inc
 
$159,000per year
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Entegee
 
$156,000per year
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Highest paying cities for IT Security Specialists near Washington, DC

  1. Charlotte, NC
    $173,536 per year
  2. New York, NY
    $152,051 per year
  3. Washington, DC
    $127,633 per year
  4. Kansas City, MO
    $108,578 per year
  5. Huntsville, AL
    $107,127 per year

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