Accountant Salary in District of Columbia
Based on 10K+ workers in District of Columbia
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (DC)
$103,030
$49.534/hr
vs National Average
$79,712
+29.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$66K – $181K
10K employed in District of Columbia
Salary Distribution — Accountant in District of Columbia
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $65,540 |
| 25th percentile | $79,420 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $103,030 |
| 75th percentile | $141,540 |
| 90th percentile | $180,890 |
Historical Salary Trend — Accountant in District of Columbia vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $102,060 |
| 2023 | $101,940 |
| 2024 | $103,030 |
| Year | District of Columbia Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $102,060 | $73,060 |
| 2023 | $101,940 | $76,751 |
| 2024 | $103,030 | $79,712 |