50% of professionals earn between $46,549 - $120,850 USD
The median salary is $86,800
The average salary for a Defense in United States is USD 85,706 - USD 131,732 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 110,889 per year, based on 10,520 active job listings.
The cities with the most Defense job opportunities in United States are Huntsville, Los Angeles, Washington, New York, San Diego. Huntsville leads with 254 job openings.
Leading employers for Defense roles in United States include Jobot, gpac, CyberCoders, Pinnacle Connect LLP, We Are Legal Revolution.
Explore 10,520 Defense job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.