DOL Median (Washington, DC, DC)
$56,580
vs National
-8.1%
National: $61,600BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$38,753
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$56,580
-8.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$61,600
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Accountants and Auditors in Washington, DC, DC earns $56,580 in nominal terms, which is 8.1% below the national average of $61,600. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $38,753 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Washington, DC, DC
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Forensic Risk Alliance | $92,350 | 16 |
| BDO USA LLP | $72,000 | 1,067 |
| ICMA Retirement Corp | $66,877 | 9 |
| Universal Service Administrative Company | $59,000 | 6 |
| DNE & ASSOCIATES, LLC | $58,240 | 4 |
| Empire Leasing, Inc. | $57,512 | 11 |
| CWP Consulting | $57,000 | 7 |
| T&L HOSPITALITY INC | $56,493 | 5 |
| LIVINGSOCIAL INC. | $53,498 | 1 |
| AUROTECH, INC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Accountants and Auditors make in Washington, DC, DC?
The median Accountants and Auditors salary in Washington, DC, DC is $56,580 based on 12 DOL filings.
Is Washington, DC, DC a good place to work as a Accountants and Auditors?
A Accountants and Auditors in Washington, DC, DC earns 8.1% less than the national median of $61,600, or $38,753 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.