Institutional analysis of compensation for scientists and engineers

The first comprehensive analysis of compensation patterns with regard to scientists and engineers in RDT&E installations of the Department of Defense is summarized. Factors such as size, type of mission, geographical location, and educational levels are examined to determine their influence on the characteristics and nature of institutional grade and salary distribution. This is the first report on a continuing study by the Office of the Director of Defense Research and Engineering concerning the important properties of its in-house research, development, test, and evaluation activities.