As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Career Coach in Washington, DC is $49,703, equivalent to $24 per hour, $956 weekly, or $4,142 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Career Coach in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Career Coach in Washington, DC vary widely, spanning from $38,854 to $61,935. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($44,025) and 75th percentile ($56,106), while top earners (90th percentile) make $61,935 per year. This $12,081 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Coaching or Exploration, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Washington Career Coach often earn 0.5% higher than national averages. However, Washington currently ranks 79 statewide for Career Coach job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Career Coach Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Career Coach Salary $38,854 Washington, DC May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Career Coach Salary $44,025 Washington, DC May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Career Coach Salary $49,703 Washington, DC May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Career Coach Salary $56,106 Washington, DC May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Career Coach Salary $61,935 Washington, DC May 01, 2026
25% $44,025 10% $38,854 90% $61,935 75% $56,106 $49,703 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Career Coach

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Career Services Director

    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 Career Coach in Washington, DC. The base salary for Career Coach ranges from $44,025 to $56,106 with the average base salary of $49,703. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $52,819 to $65,813 with the average total cash compensation of $59,085.

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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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