SCADA Systems Engineer Salary in Washington, DC

How much does a SCADA Systems Engineer make in Washington, DC?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a SCADA Systems Engineer in Washington, DC is $89,517. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $68,598 to a high of $106,953, with most professionals earning between $78,567 and $98,644.

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Common responsibilities of a SCADA Systems Engineer

Demonstrated experience integrating SCADA systems to MES platforms, recipe management systems, cloud networks, etc.

December 11, 2022

Planning and performing threat and risk analysis and definition of countermeasures in line with risk acceptance criteria of organization.

February 03, 2023

Develop working relationship with other OBG divisions and disciplines.

February 25, 2023

Acts as a leader in implementing and promoting health and safety requirements and guidance.

March 14, 2023

Consults with other technical leads to ensure that project-related system design guidelines are being followed.

March 17, 2023

Act as a member and leader in Software Center of Excellence, representing the face of high quality design and development practices.

April 25, 2023

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Average Salary Range for SCADA Systems Engineer in Washington, DC

Average Base Salary

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78567

98644

89517

Average Total Cash Compensation

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80021

102916

91740

What is the average salary for SCADA Systems Engineer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of SCADA Systems Engineer in Washington, DC. The base salary for SCADA Systems Engineer ranges from $78,567 to $98,644 with the average base salary of $89,517. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $80,021 to $102,916 with the average total cash compensation of $91,740.

View Average Salary for SCADA Systems Engineer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$89,517	$78,567 - $98,644
Bonus	$2,222	$1,454 - $4,272
Total Pay	$91,740	$80,021 - $102,916

* 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.

SCADA Systems Engineer Salary Near Washington, DC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Arlington, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,581 - $98,662	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Alexandria, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,581 - $98,662	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Annandale, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,581 - $98,662	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,416 - $98,454	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bethesda, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,581 - $98,662	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Silver Spring, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,581 - $98,662	COMPARE TO Washington, DC

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About Washington, District of Columbia

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