Specialist Salary in Washington, District of Columbia

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How much does a Specialist make in Washington, DC? The average Specialist salary in Washington, DC is $53,495 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $48,560 and $60,160. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Specialist Salary	$44,067	Washington,DC	March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Specialist Salary	$48,560	Washington,DC	March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Specialist Salary	$53,495	Washington,DC	March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Specialist Salary	$60,160	Washington,DC	March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Specialist Salary	$66,229	Washington,DC	March 01, 2025

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CHS Inc - WINNER , SD

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to

- 105 days ago

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CHS Inc - GARRISON , ND

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to

- 105 days ago

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CHS Inc - ALMA , NE

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to

- 105 days ago

Operations Specialist

CHS Inc - ELROSA , MN

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to

- 105 days ago

Contracts Specialist

Comcast Corporation - PHILADELPHIA , PA

Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 l

- 105 days ago

Communication Specialist

Kelly - HUNTSVILLE , TX

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) Opportunities. Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on students' communication success while enjoying a balanced

- 105 days ago

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Specialist in Concord, CA

Develop, implement, and maintain external and internal cost reports, cash flows and forecasts.

September 30, 2022

Specialist in Harrisburg, PA

Documents which can be associated with this posting.

January 08, 2023

Specialist in Raleigh, NC

Demonstrates a customer orientation and effectively communicates verbally and in writing.

October 02, 2022

Demonstrates initiative in solving problems associated with projects and daily work.

February 13, 2023

Demonstrates knowledge and a working experience with ServiceNow call tracking system.

February 13, 2023

Demonstrates a range of technical understanding to independently resolve routine and non-routine issues on software and/or hardware.

May 11, 2023

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About Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area of 68.34 square miles (177.0 km2), of which 61.05 square miles (158.1 km2) is land and 7.29 square miles (18.9 km2) (10.67%) is water. The District is bordered by Montgomery County, Maryland to the northwest; Prince George's County, Maryland to the east; Arlington County, Virginia to the south; and Alexandria, Virginia to the west. The south bank of the Potomac River forms the District's border with Virginia and has two major tributaries: the An...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Specialist in Washington, DC. The base salary for Specialist ranges from $48,560 to $60,160 with the average base salary of $53,495. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $48,718 to $60,436 with the average total cash compensation of $53,641.

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About Washington, District of Columbia Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

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