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PDS Defense salaries

Pay ranges PDS Defense published in 194 open job postings, updated Oct 18, 2026.

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Pay by role

  1. Systems Engineer$79.50/hr ($165K/yr) median · $67.50–$96.50/hr typical · 17 postingsSystems Engineer: middle half $67.50–$96.50/hr, median $79.50/hr ($165K/yr)
  2. Design and Analysis Engineer$85.50/hr ($178K/yr) median · $80.00–$96.50/hr typical · 9 postingsDesign and Analysis Engineer: middle half $80.00–$96.50/hr, median $85.50/hr ($178K/yr)
  3. Embedded Software Engineer$83.50/hr ($174K/yr) median · $79.50–$85.50/hr typical · 6 postingsEmbedded Software Engineer: middle half $79.50–$85.50/hr, median $83.50/hr ($174K/yr)
  4. Software Engineer–Developer$74.50/hr ($155K/yr) median · $74.50–$113.50/hr typical · 6 postingsSoftware Engineer–Developer: middle half $74.50–$113.50/hr, median $74.50/hr ($155K/yr)
  5. Electrical Engineer$75.17/hr ($156K/yr) median · $75.12–$75.67/hr typical · 5 postingsElectrical Engineer: middle half $75.12–$75.67/hr, median $75.17/hr ($156K/yr)
  6. Manufacturing Planner$44.50/hr ($92.6K/yr) median · $44.50–$44.50/hr typical · 5 postingsManufacturing Planner: middle half $44.50–$44.50/hr, median $44.50/hr ($92.6K/yr)
  7. Project Management Specialist$60.50/hr ($126K/yr) median · $49.50–$61.50/hr typical · 4 postingsProject Management Specialist: middle half $49.50–$61.50/hr, median $60.50/hr ($126K/yr)
  8. Inspector$28.50/hr ($59.3K/yr) median · $22.50–$28.50/hr typical · 4 postingsInspector: middle half $22.50–$28.50/hr, median $28.50/hr ($59.3K/yr)

Pay by level

  1. Entry level$25.00/hr ($52K/yr) median · $22.50–$48.50/hr typical · 11 postingsEntry level: middle half $22.50–$48.50/hr, median $25.00/hr ($52K/yr)
  2. Mid level$49.50/hr ($103K/yr) median · $34.86–$69.50/hr typical · 72 postingsMid level: middle half $34.86–$69.50/hr, median $49.50/hr ($103K/yr)
  3. Senior$67.50/hr ($140K/yr) median · $54.50–$76.50/hr typical · 61 postingsSenior: middle half $54.50–$76.50/hr, median $67.50/hr ($140K/yr)
  4. Staff$79.50/hr ($165K/yr) median · $63.50–$84.50/hr typical · 38 postingsStaff: middle half $63.50–$84.50/hr, median $79.50/hr ($165K/yr)
  5. Principal$102.50/hr ($213K/yr) median · $81.50–$116.50/hr typical · 12 postingsPrincipal: middle half $81.50–$116.50/hr, median $102.50/hr ($213K/yr)

Locations

  1. United States · $136K median · 194 postings
  2. California · $157K median · 81 postings
  3. Washington · $128K median · 60 postings
  4. Everett, WA · $136K median · 33 postings
  5. El Segundo, CA · $201K median · 15 postings
  6. Colorado · $153K median · 13 postings
  7. Colorado Springs, CO · $153K median · 13 postings
  8. Maryland · $90.5K median · 10 postings

Remote vs on-site

Remote: $51.50/hr ($107K/yr) median, $48.50–$69.50/hr typical, from 3 postings. On-site: $66.50/hr ($138K/yr) median, $45.00–$80.00/hr typical, from 190 postings.

Newest PDS Defense postings

  1. Systems Engineer 4PDS Defense · El Segundo, CA · $94.00–$99.00/hr · Posted Oct 17, 2026
  2. Embedded Software Engineer 3PDS Defense · San Diego, CA · $128.00–$133.00/hr · Posted Oct 17, 2026
  3. Embedded Software Engineer 3PDS Defense · San Diego, CA · $83.00–$88.00/hr · Posted Oct 17, 2026
  4. RF Microwave Design Engineer 2PDS Defense · Camarillo, CA · $139K–$150K/yr · Posted Oct 17, 2026
  5. Software Engineer 2PDS Defense · Redondo Beach, CA · $260K–$270K/yr · Posted Oct 17, 2026
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