Jobs in Washington, D.C.
4,335 live roles from 1,062 employers, every one posted on the employer's own careers site. 825 added in the last 7 days. 72% show the pay.
The market, 7 October 2026
Where Washington, D.C.'s jobs are, and what they pay
Washington, D.C. has 4,335 live jobs from 1,062 employers. Washington has the most (2,436), followed by Washington DC (174) and Washington, DC (136).
The largest fields are operations & supply chain (477), software development (338) and engineering (261). Booz Allen is the largest single employer, with 163 openings, ahead of American (90) and CACI (82).
Since June 2024, Washington, D.C. has required employers to show pay in job ads, and 72% of listings here do, against 36% in states without such a law. Half of the annual salaries advertised in Washington, D.C. start at $107,200 or more, and half of hourly roles start above $23.00.
Pay
Advertised pay in Washington, D.C.
The band covers the middle 80% of advertised starting salaries: one in ten starts below $62,000 and one in ten above $170,000.
Median starting salary by field
| Field | Median | Salaries |
|---|---|---|
| Public Sector & Government | $140,000 | 51 |
| Sales & Business Dev | $135,000 | 153 |
| Executive & Leadership | $128,000 | 115 |
| Legal | $121,785 | 153 |
| Engineering | $118,023 | 190 |
| Software Development | $115,675 | 256 |
| Information Technology | $111,000 | 169 |
| Accounting & Finance | $110,000 | 109 |
| Human Resources | $107,744 | 43 |
| Marketing & Advertising | $107,150 | 80 |
| Healthcare & Medical | $104,468 | 48 |
| Operations & Supply Chain | $100,000 | 332 |
Distinct employer and title pairs only, so one employer posting the same job in 40 cities counts once.
Where
Washington, D.C. jobs by city
Who's hiring
Largest employers in Washington, D.C.
- Booz Allen163
- American90
- CACI82
- GDIT70
- Sargent & Lundy62
Every listing on Joboru US comes straight from the employer's own careers site. No recruitment agencies.
Latest jobs in Washington, D.C.
Newest firstWashington, D.C. job market questions
Do employers in Washington, D.C. have to show the salary?+
Yes. All employers; minimum and maximum pay in all job postings; healthcare benefits disclosed before first interview. In force since June 2024. 72% of listings in Washington, D.C. on Joboru show pay.
What is the minimum wage in Washington, D.C. in 2026?+
$18.40 an hour. Adjusted annually on July 1.
Which cities in Washington, D.C. have the most jobs?+
Washington (2,436), Washington DC (174), Washington, DC (136), District of Columbia (112) and Washington D.C. (62).
What does a typical job in Washington, D.C. pay?+
Half of the annual salaries advertised in Washington, D.C. on Joboru start at $107,200 or more, and the median hourly rate is $23.00. Across everyone working in Washington, D.C., the median annual wage is $91,540 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025).
How many jobs are there in Washington, D.C.?+
4,335 live jobs from 1,062 employers, with 825 added in the last 7 days. Every listing comes straight from the employer's own careers site.