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US Department of Defense Computer Scientist salary in the United States

Average salary
$84,000/yr
Based on 739 income tax records
$32,500
$142,500
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$63K
 
$77K
 
$96K
 
$109K
 
$111K
$32,500
$142,500
How much do Computer Scientists make?
The average total salary for a US Department of Defense Computer Scientist is $84,000 per year. This is based on data from 739 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Computer Scientist and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Computer Scientist salary can vary between $32,500 to $142,500 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

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US Department of Defense Computer Scientist salary by location

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US Department of Defense Computer Scientist demographics

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55% are single
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45% are married
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32% have kids
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53% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for US Department of Defense Computer Scientists

739 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a computer scientist in the United States is $84,000 per year. Computer scientist salaries in the United States can vary between $32,500 to $142,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.
This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 739 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as computer scientist.
The following cities offer the highest salaries for computer scientists in the United States: Philadelphia Metro Area, PA ($100,500 a year), Baltimore Metro Area, MD ($97,000 a year), and San Antonio Metro Area, TX ($95,500 a year).
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.