Customs and Border Protection Officers Salary in District of Columbia
Customs and Border Protection Officers in District of Columbia earn a median of $88,650 a year, +16% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $88,650
- vs. U.S. median
- +16% ($76,210)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,720
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $66,420; the top 10% earn over $119,660. Nationally the range is $47,510 to $115,120.
States ranked near District of Columbia
Similar jobs in District of Columbia
- Compliance Officers$111,030 median in District of Columbia
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$88,650 median in District of Columbia
- Retail Loss Prevention Specialists$88,570 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$160,760 median in District of Columbia
- Police Identification and Records Officers$160,760 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
- Private Detectives and Investigators$72,720 median in District of Columbia
Customs and Border Protection Officers pay in District of Columbia
How much do customs and border protection officers make in District of Columbia?
The median is $88,650 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $66,420 and the top 10% earn over $119,660. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for customs and border protection officers?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 51 (+16% vs. the national median of $76,210). Living costs are not included.