How much does a Combat Engineer make in Washington, DC? The average Combat Engineer salary in Washington, DC is $119,646 as of February 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $109,607 and $132,806. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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What is a Combat Engineer?

A Combat Engineer (also called field engineer, pioneer or sapper in many armies, except the U.S. Army) is a soldier who performs a variety of construction and demolition tasks under combat conditions. The Combat Engineer's goals involve facilitating movement and support of friendly forces while impeding those of the enemy. Combat engineers build fighting positions, fortifications, and roads. They conduct demolitions missions and clear minefields using specialized vehicles. Typical Combat Engineer missions include construction and breaching of trenches, tank traps and other fortifications; b...

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Fincantieri Marine Group - Marinette , WI
The Combat System Engineer will be the primary engineer for the combat systems efforts associated with the concept design group, research activities and special projects associated with the current ...
LinkedIn - 35 days ago
KMS Solutions, LLC - Norfolk , VA
Combat Systems Port Engineer KMS Solutions, LLC is a technical management / solutions company that specializes in engineering, analysis, and cyber security. Founded in 2005, KMS is a certified small ...
ZipRecruiter - 62 days ago
BryceTech - Frederick , MD
... combat developer, assess feasibility of user requirements, review and refine failure definition and scoring criteria for reliability, and provide feedback. Qualifications * Bachelor's Degree * 5 ...
LinkedIn - 9 days ago
Intrepid Studios - San Diego , CA
Our Combat Designer would be a person who really loves Massively Multiplayer combat, whether that ... Founded in 2015, Intrepid Studios is the independent developer and publisher of the upcoming and ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 13 days ago
PMAT - San Diego , CA
Ship Self-Defense System (SSDS) Combat System Engineering Agent (CSEA) SSDS is the key integration and control element of the SSDS ICS for Carriers and Amphibious ships. The Command & Control ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 15 days ago
Systems Plus, Inc. - Hampton , VA
Provide support and updates for strategic planning, programming, and innovation of medical ... Agile Combat Support strategic planning processes, ACC/SG's role in ACC ACS governance and ...
LinkedIn - 9 days ago
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Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Combat Engineer in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Combat Engineer in Washington, DC. The base salary for Combat Engineer ranges from $109,607 to $132,806 with the average base salary of $119,646. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $113,403 to $140,361 with the average total cash compensation of $124,543.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $119,646 $109,607 - $132,806
Bonus $4,897 $3,795 - $7,555
Total Pay $124,543 $113,403 - $140,361
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Arlington, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,607 - $132,806 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Alexandria, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,607 - $132,806 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Annandale, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,607 - $132,806 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,377 - $132,527 COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bethesda, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,607 - $132,806 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Silver Spring, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,607 - $132,806 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE 12b Combat Engineer LOCATION Washington, DC MINIMUM SALARY $43,259 MAXIMUM SALARY $54,173
JOB TITLE Combat Systems Engineer LOCATION Washington, DC MINIMUM SALARY $86,173 MAXIMUM SALARY $119,896
JOB TITLE Combat Medic LOCATION Washington, DC MINIMUM SALARY $49,746 MAXIMUM SALARY $61,609
JOB TITLE Combat Controller LOCATION Washington, DC MINIMUM SALARY $75,433 MAXIMUM SALARY $102,062
JOB TITLE Combat Photographer LOCATION Washington, DC MINIMUM SALARY $38,270 MAXIMUM SALARY $57,746
JOB TITLE Combat Soldier LOCATION Washington, DC MINIMUM SALARY $44,209 MAXIMUM SALARY $54,950
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