How much does a manager make in Washington?
$171,000a year
Median yearly pay for managers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $82.20 an hour or $14,250 a month.
- Hourly
- $82.20
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 381
- Jobs in the area
- 42,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $128,600Median: $171,000Highest 10%: $221,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $128,600 | $61.83 | |
| 25th | $152,000 | $73.07 | |
| Median | $171,000 | $82.20 | |
| 75th | $195,200 | $93.84 | |
| 90th | $221,200 | $106.36 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for managers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Public Relations Manager | $195,200 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $195,200 |
| Financial Manager | $185,300 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $185,200 |
| Marketing Manager | $181,300 |
| Human Resources Manager | $178,000 |
| Sales Manager | $175,800 |
| Purchasing Manager | $172,200 |
| Compensation and Benefits Manager | $172,000 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $169,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a manager make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $82.20 ($171,000 a year).
Do managers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $171,000 against $141,900 nationally, 20% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $175,700, so Washington pays 3% less.
Where does Washington rank for manager pay?
8 of 381 metro areas with data.
How much does a manager make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $128,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $221,200 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.