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Accountant Salary in District of Columbia

Median Annual in District of Columbia
$111,530/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$53.62/hr
▲ 33% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in District of Columbia

groups Employed in DC
9,810
public U.S. Median
$83,680
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$101,482 #1 of 51

Accountant pay in District of Columbia, explained

Accountants in District of Columbia earn a median of $111,530 per year ($53.62 per hour), which is 33% above the national median of $83,680. Entry-level workers earn around $71,470, while the most experienced accountants reach about $185,220. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within District of Columbia.

Is $111,530 good pay in District of Columbia?

Adjusted for District of Columbia's cost of living (which runs 110% of the U.S. average), that $111,530 is worth about $101,482 in national buying power — ranking District of Columbia #1 for real pay (vs #1 on the sticker number).

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Accountant pay by experience in District of Columbia

Entry level (10th pct)
$71,470
$34.36/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$111,530
$53.62/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$185,220
$89.05/hr

Accountant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs DC
District of Columbia (here) $111,530 $101,482
Virginia $93,290 $92,271 +$18,240
Maryland $89,370 $85,148 +$22,160

Accountant in District of Columbia: FAQ

How much do accountants make in District of Columbia?

Accountants in District of Columbia earn a median of $111,530 per year ($53.62 per hour), compared with $83,680 nationally.

Does District of Columbia pay accountants well?

At $111,530, District of Columbia pays 33% above the national median for accountants. An estimated 9,810 work in the state.

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