{"podcast":{"title":"Security Clearance Careers Podcast","slug":"security-clearance-careers-podcast-5084","podcast_index_feed_id":5084,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/605905d83cb67472e5fb5746","website_url":"http://www.clearancejobs.com","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/605905d83cb67472e5fb5746/1770042368594-74914ada-c906-4f48-947f-21e5913c13f6.jpeg","author":"ClearedCast","episode_count":575,"summary":"ClearanceJobs is the largest career networking site for individuals with active federal clearances. Get security clearance, intelligence community, espionage, national security and defense contracting updates in our exclusive interviews with IC and government leaders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-28T04:21:04.162761+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/security-clearance-careers-podcast-5084"},"episode":{"title":"Cleared & Compensated: What the 2026 Data Reveals","slug":"cleared-compensated-what-the-2026-data-reveals","published_at":"2026-05-20T15:24:33+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/security-clearance-careers-podcast-5084/cleared-compensated-what-the-2026-data-reveals","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/security-clearance-careers-podcast-5084","url":"https://shows.acast.com/clearancejobs/episodes/cc-federal-compensation-report-25-26","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/605905d83cb67472e5fb5746/e/6a063cfd68dc584edae8e4de/media.mp3","summary":"Average compensation for cleared professionals has hit a record high of $126,125 — but what's driving that number, and what does it mean for you? ClearanceJobs Content Director Jill Hamilton breaks down the 2026 Compensation Report, covering why pay jumped 6% year over year, which clearance levels and certifications move the needle most, and how location, education, and experience combine into what she calls the \"triple threat\" for top earners. Download the full report here . Whether you're heading into a performance review, considering a move from federal to private sector, or just trying to stay ahead in an uncertain market, this episode gives you the data you need to navigate it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"Average compensation for cleared professionals has hit a record high of $126,125 — but what's driving that number, and what does it mean for you? Clearanc…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1214,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/security-clearance-careers-podcast-5084/episodes/cleared-compensated-what-the-2026-data-reveals/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/security-clearance-careers-podcast-5084/cleared-compensated-what-the-2026-data-reveals.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}