As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Rabbi in Washington, DC is $114,266, equivalent to $55 per hour, $2,197 weekly, or $9,522 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Rabbi in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Rabbi in Washington, DC vary widely, spanning from $78,850 to $144,684. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($95,728) and 75th percentile ($130,188), while top earners (90th percentile) make $144,684 per year. This $34,460 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Case Management, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Washington Rabbi often earn 0.5% higher than national averages. However, Washington currently ranks 79 statewide for Rabbi job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Rabbi Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Rabbi Salary $78,850 Washington, DC May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Rabbi Salary $95,728 Washington, DC May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Rabbi Salary $114,266 Washington, DC May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Rabbi Salary $130,188 Washington, DC May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Rabbi Salary $144,684 Washington, DC May 01, 2026
25% $95,728 10% $78,850 90% $144,684 75% $130,188 $114,266 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Rabbi ?

In Judaism, a rabbi /ˈræbaɪ/ is a teacher of Torah. The basic form of the rabbi developed in the Pharisaic and Talmudic era, when learned teachers assembled to codify Judaism's written and oral laws. The first sage for whom the Mishnah uses the title of rabbi was Yohanan ben Zakkai, active in the early-to-mid first century CE. In more recent centuries, the duties of a rabbi became increasingly influenced by the duties of the Protestant Christian minister, hence the title "pulpit rabbis", and in 19th-century Germany and the United States rabbinic activities including sermons, pastoral counselin...

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    Associate Pastor

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    Bachelor's Degree

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    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 Rabbi in Washington, DC. The base salary for Rabbi ranges from $95,728 to $130,188 with the average base salary of $114,266. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $108,636 to $157,894 with the average total cash compensation of $129,503.

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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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