Salary Breakdown for Washington
The median individual income in Washington is $58,810 per year, which works out to approximately $4,901/month or $28.27/hour for full-time workers. The median household income is $101,027.
Cost of Living Adjusted Salary
Washington's cost of living index is 152 (national average = 100). The median salary of $58,810 in Washington has the purchasing power of approximately $38,691 at the national average cost of living. The high cost of living in Washington means you need a significantly higher salary to maintain the same standard of living as cheaper cities.
Top Employers in Washington
- US Federal Government
- Georgetown University
- MedStar Health
Major Industries in Washington
- Federal Government
- Lobbying
- Technology
How Washington Compares to District of Columbia
See the full statewide salary data, tax rates, and more details on our average salary in District of Columbia page. Thinking about starting a business? Check our LLC guide for District of Columbia.
Cost of Living in Washington
See a detailed breakdown of housing, groceries, utilities, and more on our cost of living in Washington page.
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