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Transition Is More Than a Career Move — It’s a Family Journey
The Thompsons, creators of Liberty Speaks and the Not Special Podcast joined the Security Clearance Careers podcast to talk about transition + life after service.
03/31/2026
Despite return-to-office mandates, agency restructuring, and broader policy shifts impacting the national security workforce, average total compensation for cleared professionals rose nearly 6% in 2025, reaching an all-time high of $126,125. Demand for cleared talent remains strong, with 70% of professionals reporting a base pay increase, including 12% who saw raises of more than 10%.
New Report Reveals Security Clearance Compensation Climbs to Record High Amid Federal Workforce Uncertainty Despite agency restructuring and broader policy shifts, average compensation for cleared professionals reached an all-time high of $126,125.
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