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Engineer salary in Washington, DC, 2026

How much does an Engineer make in Washington, DC?

Average base salary

$131,320
15%
above national average
Average $131,320
Low $86,754
High $198,779

The average salary for a engineer is $131,320 per year in Washington, DC. 330 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 27, 2026).

Engineer job openings in Washington, DC

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Spectrum Sensing Engineer
CHAOS Industries
Washington, DC
$180,000 - $230,000 a year
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Engineer in Washington, DC

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Blackstone Technology Group
 
$262,500per year
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L3Harris
 
$231,000per year
micro1
 
$230,000per year
DCI Solutions
 
$226,000per year
Gecko Robotics
 
$192,500per year
Networking for Future, Inc.
 
$182,500per year

Highest paying cities for Engineers near Washington, DC

  1. New York, NY
    $159,351 per year
  2. Seattle, WA
    $141,014 per year
  3. Washington, DC
    $131,320 per year
  4. Washington Navy Yard, DC
    $130,291 per year
  5. Irvine, CA
    $122,184 per year

Where can an Engineer earn more?

Compare salaries for Engineers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Engineer get paid in Washington, DC?

Associate Engineer

Job openings
Average $114,600 per year

Senior Associate Engineer

Job openings
Average $87,756 per year