COMSEC Custodian Salary in Chicago, Illinois

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a COMSEC Custodian in Chicago, IL is $96,141. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $85,433 to $107,023, with most professionals earning between $75,684 and $116,931.

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What does a COMSEC Custodian do?

Common responsibilities of a COMSEC Custodian

Serves as the liaison between KSA and controlling authorities such as COCOM (which includes Central Command (CENTCOM), U.

November 13, 2022

Reports any incident that affects their ability to maintain a SECRET security clearance.

November 23, 2022

Develops and maintains a Distribution Plan to ensure strict control of each item of keying material whenever operational requirements necessitate that material be turned over from one shift to another or from one individual to another.

December 03, 2022

Assist in the development and maintenance of Emergency Action Plans and customize plans in accordance with appropriate applications.

December 09, 2022

Participates in the administration and coordination of one or more security programs/activities to ensure compliance with government and company security policies and procedures.

January 09, 2023

Completes and maintains annual DoD IA training.

January 30, 2023

Provides training and technical support, including COMSEC Responsible Officer training, to KSA personnel in the proper custodianship, safeguarding, and operation of DoD-provided special inventory, COMSEC equipment, keying, and other materials to include installation of equipment, loading and zeroing equipment, trouble-shooting (when necessary), and emergency destruction procedures to satisfy requirements for secure interoperability whenever there are new personnel, equipment, policy, or procedures on-board that requires it.

February 11, 2023

Acts independently, guided only by very broad company policies and objectives.

May 06, 2023

Implements corrective actions to identified problems.

May 07, 2023

Reviews security program requirements for efficiency and standardization.

May 21, 2023

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Average Salary Range for COMSEC Custodian in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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85433

107023

96141

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

87667

112270

99166

What is the average salary for COMSEC Custodian in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of COMSEC Custodian in Chicago, IL. The base salary for COMSEC Custodian ranges from $85,433 to $107,023 with the average base salary of $96,141. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $87,667 to $112,270 with the average total cash compensation of $99,166.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$96,141	$85,433 - $107,023
Bonus	$3,025	$2,234 - $5,246
Total Pay	$99,166	$87,667 - $112,270

* 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.

COMSEC Custodian Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,433 - $107,023	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,433 - $107,023	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,334 - $106,899	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,400 - $106,982	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,400 - $106,982	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,648 - $104,786	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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