How much does a Trainee make in Washington, DC? The average Trainee salary in Washington, DC is $97,323 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $84,525 and $116,302. 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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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
84525
116302
97323

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
88254
118478
98577
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Trainee in Washington, DC. The base salary for Trainee ranges from $84,525 to $116,302 with the average base salary of $97,323. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $88,254 to $118,478 with the average total cash compensation of $98,577.

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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

Washington, District of Columbia  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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