Federal and DoD hiring — Security+ meets the DoD 8570/8140 baseline.
Salary data for District of Columbia.
Figures below are for Washington. A Security+ role there averages $115,000.
regional average
Estimated average in Washington
regional average
Estimated average in Washington
regional average
Estimated average in Washington
| City | Security+ | Network+ | A+ | Test centers | Job market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | $115,000 | $96,000 | $79,000 | 12 | very high |
Salaries are average estimates for certified professionals; test-center counts are approximate Pearson VUE locations in each metro area.
Washington, DC is the center of federal and Department of Defense hiring. CompTIA Security+ satisfies the DoD 8570/8140 baseline for IAT Level II roles, which makes it close to a default requirement for government and contractor security jobs across the corridor.
For the federal path, see how Security+ satisfies DoD 8570/8140 for IAT Level II roles.
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