Accountants and Auditors Salary in District of Columbia
Accountants and Auditors in District of Columbia earn a median of $111,530 a year, +33% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $111,530
- vs. U.S. median
- +33% ($83,680)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,810
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $71,470; the top 10% earn over $185,220. Nationally the range is $56,020 to $144,090.
States ranked near District of Columbia
Similar jobs in District of Columbia
- Budget Analysts$124,590 median in District of Columbia
- Credit Analysts$132,590 median in District of Columbia
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$65,180 median in District of Columbia
- Insurance Underwriters$82,070 median in District of Columbia
- Financial Examiners$198,720 median in District of Columbia
- Loan Officers$92,890 median in District of Columbia
Accountants and Auditors pay in District of Columbia
How much do accountants and auditors make in District of Columbia?
The median is $111,530 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $71,470 and the top 10% earn over $185,220. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for accountants and auditors?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 51 (+33% vs. the national median of $83,680). Living costs are not included.