DOL Median (Washington, DC, DC)
$90,000
vs National
+8.4%
National: $83,013BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$61,644
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$90,000
+8.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$83,013
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Political Scientists in Washington, DC, DC earns $90,000 in nominal terms, which is 8.4% above the national average of $83,013. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $61,644 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 |
|---|---|---|
| OPEN GOVERNMENT PARTNERSHIP SECRETARIAT | $113,324 | 4 |
| INSTITUTE FOR PALESTINE STUDIES | $90,000 | 1 |
| THE INSTITUTE FOR PALESTINE STUDIES (USA), INC | $90,000 | 2 |
| OPEN GOVERNMENT PARTNERSHIP | $83,128 | 3 |
| Tides Center | $81,619 | 8 |
| HUNT ALTERNATIVES FUND | N/A | 1 |
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WASHINGTON DC, WA · $222,000Albany, NY · $180,000Cambridge, MA · $150,000San Bruno, CA · $134,000GILLETTE, NJ · $130,000Top-Paying Roles in Washington, DC, DC
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How much does a Political Scientists make in Washington, DC, DC?
The median Political Scientists salary in Washington, DC, DC is $90,000 based on 11 DOL filings.
Is Washington, DC, DC a good place to work as a Political Scientists?
A Political Scientists in Washington, DC, DC earns 8.4% more than the national median of $83,013, or $61,644 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.