How much does a Contract Engineer make in DC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Contract Engineer in District of Columbia is $74,779. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $65,101 to a high of $86,690, with most professionals earning between $69,713 and $81,014.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Contract Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $65,101 DC April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $69,713 DC April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $74,779 DC April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $81,014 DC April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Contract Engineer Salary $86,690 DC April 01, 2025
25% $69,713 10% $65,101 90% $86,690 75% $81,014 $74,779 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Naval Anacost Annex, DC Avg. Salary $74,779 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Parcel Return Service, DC Avg. Salary $74,779 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Washington, DC Avg. Salary $74,779 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Washington Navy Yard, DC Avg. Salary $74,779 Date Updated April 01, 2025
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    Contract Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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