Government Employee salary in Washington Metro Area, DC

Average salary
$115,500/yr
Based on 2,944 income tax records
$51,000
$176,000
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$62K
 
$94K
 
$118K
 
$128K
 
$133K
$51,000
$176,000
How much do Government Employees make?
The average total salary for a Government Employee is $115,500 per year. This is based on data from 2,944 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Government Employee and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Government Employee salary can vary between $51,000 to $176,000 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

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Government Employee salary by location

Government Employee salary by company

Employer
Average salary per year*
Salary range**
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Department Of The Interior, Montgomery County, MD
158 income tax records
$124,500/yr
$83K – $151K
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Central Intelligence Agency, District Of Columbia County, DC
68 income tax records
$124,000/yr
$74K – $156K
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US Department Of State, Fairfax County, VA
304 income tax records
$115,500/yr
$70K – $186K
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ABB, District Of Columbia County, DC
32 income tax records
$94,000/yr
$42K – $157K
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District Of Columbia, Prince George's County, MD
61 income tax records
$86,000/yr
$38K – $132K
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US House Of Representatives, District Of Columbia County, DC
47 income tax records
$83,500/yr
$45K – $152K

Government Employee demographics in Washington Metro Area, DC

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44% are single
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56% are married
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45% have kids
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70% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Government Employees in Washington Metro Area, DC

2,944 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a government employee in Washington Metro Area, DC is $115,500 per year. Government employee salaries in Washington Metro Area, DC can vary between $51,000 to $176,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 2,944 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as government employee.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for government employees near Washington Metro Area, DC: Department of The Interior ($124,500 a year), Central Intelligence Agency ($124,000 a year), and US Department of Defense ($118,500 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for government employees near Washington Metro Area, DC: Gainesville, VA ($136,000 a year), Bristow, VA ($132,000 a year), and La Plata, MD ($132,000 a year).
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Total salary amounts here include total taxable wages, tips, prizes and other compensation. Salaries here are not representative of the total population and may reflect different levels of experience or education. Learn more
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.