DOL Median (Washington, DC)
$175,000
vs National
-12.5%
National: $200,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$119,863
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$175,000
-12.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$200,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chief Executives in Washington, DC earns $175,000 in nominal terms, which is 12.5% below the national average of $200,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $119,863 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Washington, DC
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| GOLDEN TELECOM, INC. | $1,000,000 | 1 |
| JAB Holding Company, LLC | $992,250 | 2 |
| JOH. A. BENCKISER ADVISORCO, LLC | $700,000 | 4 |
| Cocoon Data, Inc. | $500,000 | 1 |
| Center for Global Development | $415,000 | 1 |
| National Center on Education and the Economy | $400,400 | 1 |
| IFC ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC | $400,000 | 2 |
| African Wildlife Foundation | $350,000 | 1 |
| EMP GLOBAL LLC | $300,000 | 2 |
| IODP MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL, INC. | $293,161 | 4 |
| MCLEAREN ROAD PROPERTY OWNER LLC | $275,000 | 4 |
| Smithsonian Institution | $275,000 | 1 |
| WOMEN FOR WOMEN INTERNATIONAL | $275,000 | 1 |
| World Wildlife Fund US | $270,000 | 3 |
| Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation | $266,513 | 1 |
| Sustainable Forestry Initiative, Inc | $260,000 | 3 |
| CARBON WAR ROOM | $250,000 | 1 |
| TRAILRUNNER INTERNATIONAL, LLC | $250,000 | 1 |
| AEROSAFE RISK MANAGEMENT, INC. | $247,458 | 4 |
| Carnegie Endowment for International Peace | $244,358 | 1 |
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How much does a Chief Executives make in Washington, DC?
The median Chief Executives salary in Washington, DC is $175,000 based on 67 DOL filings.
Is Washington, DC a good place to work as a Chief Executives?
A Chief Executives in Washington, DC earns 12.5% less than the national median of $200,000, or $119,863 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.