How much does a Car Salesman make in Washington, DC?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Car Salesman in Washington, DC is $117,802. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $101,639 to $136,451, with most professionals earning between $86,924 and $153,431.

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Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Car Salesman in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Car Salesman in Washington, DC. The base salary for Car Salesman ranges from $101,639 to $136,451 with the average base salary of $117,802. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $126,894 to $183,895 with the average total cash compensation of $149,999.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $117,802 $101,639 - $136,451
Bonus $32,197 $25,255 - $47,444
Total Pay $149,999 $126,894 - $183,895
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Arlington, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,639 - $136,451 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Alexandria, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,639 - $136,451 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Annandale, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,639 - $136,451 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,428 - $136,168 COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bethesda, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,639 - $136,451 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Silver Spring, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,639 - $136,451 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE New Car Salesman LOCATION Washington, DC MINIMUM SALARY $30,542 MAXIMUM SALARY $39,137
JOB TITLE Used Car Salesman LOCATION Washington, DC MINIMUM SALARY $61,751 MAXIMUM SALARY $84,498
JOB TITLE Salesman LOCATION Washington, DC MINIMUM SALARY $85,585 MAXIMUM SALARY $106,657
JOB TITLE Boat Salesman LOCATION Washington, DC MINIMUM SALARY $51,137 MAXIMUM SALARY $62,736
JOB TITLE Automotive Salesman LOCATION Washington, DC MINIMUM SALARY $54,620 MAXIMUM SALARY $67,485
JOB TITLE Printing Salesman LOCATION Washington, DC MINIMUM SALARY $50,753 MAXIMUM SALARY $69,203
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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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