Web Content Writer Salary in Washington, DC

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How much does a Web Content Writer make in Washington, DC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Web Content Writer in Washington, DC is $59,734. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $55,113 to $65,533, with most professionals earning between $50,906 and $70,813.

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Average Salary Range for Web Content Writer in Washington, DC

Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Web Content Writer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Web Content Writer in Washington, DC. The base salary for Web Content Writer ranges from $55,113 to $65,533 with the average base salary of $59,734. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $55,264 to $66,765 with the average total cash compensation of $60,797.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $59,734 $55,113 - $65,533
Bonus $1,062 $151 - $1,232
Total Pay $60,797 $55,264 - $66,765
* 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.

Web Content Writer Salary Near Washington, DC

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Arlington, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,113 - $65,533 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Alexandria, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,113 - $65,533 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Annandale, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,113 - $65,533 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,999 - $65,397 COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bethesda, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,113 - $65,533 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Silver Spring, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,113 - $65,533 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
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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

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