How much does Fermilab pay?
As of Oct 5, 2026, 24 of the 49 open jobs Fermilab has on Alion state a salary. The median is $131k a year, and the middle half pays $93k to $147k. The best-paid open role is LBNF/DUNE Electrical Construction Manager (3-year Term) at $206k. Fermilab pays in line with the market for the same roles, levels and countries.
Fermilab pay against the market
≈ 0% Fermilab pays in line with the market for the same roles, levels and countries.
Each of 20 postings is compared with the median stated pay for its role, level and country across all employers on Alion; the middle ratio, drawn toward the market when few postings back it, gives the figure.
Fermilab pay by level
| Level | Jobs | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior | 9 | $131k | $131k – $147k |
| Staff+ | 5 | $164k | $147k – $164k |
| Middle | 3 | $117k | $117k |
Fermilab pay by role
| Role | Jobs | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Engineering | 6 | $117k | $117k – $131k |
| Operations | 3 | $147k | $117k – $147k |
| Administrative | 3 | $147k | $131k – $147k |
Fermilab pay by work format
| Work format | Jobs | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| In office | 24 | $131k | $93k – $147k |
How pay at Fermilab is spread
24 of 49 vacancies state a salary (49%). The range below is built from those 24 stated figures only, never from an estimate.
Best-paid open roles at Fermilab
| LBNF/DUNE Electrical Construction Manager (3-year Term)Staff+ | $206k |
| ESH Coordinator (3 Year Term)Staff+ | $164k |
| Procurement Compliance OfficerStaff+ | $164k |
| Field ESH Coordinator IV (3 Year Term)Senior | $147k |
| Deputy Install Manager (3-year Term)Staff+ | $147k |
| Emergency Management Program ManagerSenior | $147k |
| Senior Mechanical EngineerSenior | $147k |
| Senior Process Piping Mechanical EngineerSenior | $147k |
| LBNF/DUNE Electrical Construction ManagerStaff+ | $147k |
| Senior Construction CoordinatorSenior | $131k |
Questions about pay at Fermilab
What is the average salary at Fermilab?
The median salary stated in Fermilab job postings is $131k a year, across 24 open jobs with pay; the middle half pays $93k to $147k.
How much does Fermilab pay for Industrial Engineering roles?
Industrial Engineering roles at Fermilab state a median of $117k a year (6 postings with pay, middle half $117k – $131k).
How much does Fermilab pay for Operations roles?
Operations roles at Fermilab state a median of $147k a year (3 postings with pay, middle half $117k – $147k).
How much does Fermilab pay for Administrative roles?
Administrative roles at Fermilab state a median of $147k a year (3 postings with pay, middle half $131k – $147k).
What is the highest-paying open job at Fermilab?
Right now it is LBNF/DUNE Electrical Construction Manager (3-year Term) at Fermilab, with a stated $206k a year.
Does Fermilab pay above the market?
Fermilab pays in line with the market for the same roles, levels and countries. Each of 20 postings is compared with the median stated pay for its role, level and country across all employers on Alion; the middle ratio, drawn toward the market when few postings back it, gives the figure.
Does Fermilab publish salaries in its job postings?
49% of the open jobs Fermilab has on Alion state a salary: 24 of 49.
How to cite this page
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Fermilab salaries: median $131k across 24 job postings with pay. Alion, Oct 5, 2026, https://alion.io/company/fermilab/salaries