SOC 19-3094 · Washington, D.C.

Political Scientists Salary in Washington, D.C.

In Washington, D.C. we have BLS pay data for political scientists in Washington only, where the average is $156,310 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the political scientists average at $154,300 and the median at $152,530 for 3,070 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $142,510.

$156Khighest: Washington
$156Klowest: Washington
3,700jobs in these metros
1metro areas
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Political Scientists average salary by city in Washington, D.C.

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

CityAverageMedian25th pct.Take-home*Cost of living
Washington$156,310$156,730$128,610$107,786109

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Political Scientists salary in other states

Political Scientists salary by city and state

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