How much does a Workforce Specialist make in Washington, DC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Workforce Specialist in Washington, DC is $140,735. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $124,022 to $165,518, with most professionals earning between $108,805 and $188,081.

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What is the average salary for Workforce Specialist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Workforce Specialist in Washington, DC. The base salary for Workforce Specialist ranges from $124,022 to $165,518 with the average base salary of $140,735. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $131,560 to $178,632 with the average total cash compensation of $150,563.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $140,735 $124,022 - $165,518
Bonus $9,827 $7,538 - $13,114
Total Pay $150,563 $131,560 - $178,632
* 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 $124,022 - $165,518 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Alexandria, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $124,022 - $165,518 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Annandale, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $124,022 - $165,518 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $123,764 - $165,174 COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bethesda, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $124,022 - $165,518 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Silver Spring, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $124,022 - $165,518 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Workforce Development Specialist LOCATION Washington, DC MINIMUM SALARY $62,399 MAXIMUM SALARY $77,130
JOB TITLE Workforce Management Specialist LOCATION Washington, DC MINIMUM SALARY $89,343 MAXIMUM SALARY $109,852
JOB TITLE Workforce Planning Specialist LOCATION Washington, DC MINIMUM SALARY $66,262 MAXIMUM SALARY $83,938
JOB TITLE Workforce Analyst III LOCATION Washington, DC MINIMUM SALARY $98,921 MAXIMUM SALARY $121,628
JOB TITLE Workforce Analyst II LOCATION Washington, DC MINIMUM SALARY $92,552 MAXIMUM SALARY $114,818
JOB TITLE Workforce Analyst I LOCATION Washington, DC MINIMUM SALARY $73,365 MAXIMUM SALARY $92,936
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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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