How Much Does a Building Manager Make in Washington, DC ? (2026 Salary Guide)

Building Manager Salary in Washington, DC

As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Building Manager in Washington, DC is $100,579, equivalent to $48 per hour, $1,934 weekly, or $8,382 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Building Manager in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Building Manager in Washington, DC vary widely, spanning from $77,643 to $120,785. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($88,573) and 75th percentile ($111,156), while top earners (90th percentile) make $120,785 per year. This $22,583 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Project Management or Plumbing, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Washington Building Manager often earn 0.0% higher than national averages. However, Washington currently ranks 84 statewide for Building Manager job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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10th Percentile Building Manager Salary $77,643 Washington, DC April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Building Manager Salary $88,573 Washington, DC April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Building Manager Salary $100,579 Washington, DC April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Building Manager Salary $111,156 Washington, DC April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Building Manager Salary $120,785 Washington, DC April 01, 2026
25% $88,573 10% $77,643 90% $120,785 75% $111,156 $100,579 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Building Manager ?

Building management (in the UK) is a discipline that comes under the umbrella of facility management. A building manager supervises the hard and soft services of a built structure. There are essentially two types of building manager positions: residential and commercial. Hard services usually relate to physical, structural services such as fire alarm systems, lifts and so on whereas soft services allude to cleaning, landscaping, security and suchlike human-sourced services....

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    Facilities Senior Supervisor

    3 - 5 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Building Manager

    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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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 Building Manager in Washington, DC. The base salary for Building Manager ranges from $88,573 to $111,156 with the average base salary of $100,579. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $104,433 to $139,149 with the average total cash compensation of $120,658.

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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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