Median salary
$126,800
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$78.8k – $175.1k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
77.8%
12,401 of 15,945 roles
Live roles
15,945
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
Senior Managing Director, Risk Advisory, Trust and Mass Torts
SVP, Public Affairs
Mohs Surgeon - Established Volume - Seattle/Puget Sound
Vice President, U.S. Government Affairs
Cardiologist
Physician - Neurosurgery
Physician - Surgeon, Ortho-Spine
Physician - Orthopedics, Total Joint
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| MU MultiCare | $112,996 | 1,351 |
Washington University in St. Louis
|
$66,675 | 480 |
PwC
|
$165,500 | 352 |
Accenture Federal Services
|
$151,800 | 264 |
Booz Allen Hamilton
|
$126,800 | 254 |
Anduril Industries
|
$193,000 | 243 |
| SA Salesforce | $190,085 | 228 |
Advocate Health
|
$92,300 | 182 |
Highest-paying roles in District of Columbia
| Role | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $172,500 | 1,241 |
| Data Scientist | $162,000 | 134 |
| Accountant | $154,000 | 61 |
| DevOps | $153,300 | 317 |
| UX Designer | $152,418 | 32 |
| Product Manager | $149,275 | 1,476 |
| Recruiter | $149,240 | 1,255 |
| Project Manager | $144,625 | 1,276 |
| Marketing Manager | $143,363 | 814 |
| Customer Success | $140,750 | 2,662 |
Salary by employment type
| Employment type | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | $132,000 | 10,944 |
| Part-time | $29.30/hr | 1,192 |
| Contract | $28.00/hr | 81 |
| Internship | $35.00/hr | 180 |
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How much do roles in District of Columbia pay?
The median salary for roles in District of Columbia is $126,800 per year. Most pay falls between $78,832 (25th percentile) and $175,100 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $50,000 to $231,751.
These figures are computed live from 15,945 active roles in District of Columbia on JobsRadar, of which 12,401 (77.8%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid roles in District of Columbia include Ankura, Avōq, Frontier Dermatology Provider Careers and Intel.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average salary in District of Columbia?
- The median is $126,800 per year, with most pay between $78,832 and $175,100 (25th–75th percentile), based on 12,401 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the salary range in District of Columbia?
- Pay ranges from about $50,000 to $231,751 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $126,800. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.