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Program assistant salary in Washington, DC (Updated 2026)

How much does a Program Assistant make in Washington, DC?

Average base salary

$24.57
29%
above national average
Average $24.57
Low $18.46
High $32.70

The average salary for a program assistant is $24.57 per hour in Washington, DC. 38 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 16, 2026).

Program Assistant job openings in Washington, DC

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Program Support Assistant
Washington, DC
$51,456 - $67,548 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Program Assistant in Washington, DC

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Insight Global
 
$108,160per year
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DC Water
 
$102,235per year
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Guidehouse
 
$99,000per year
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Service Employees Internationa...
 
$91,873per year
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Central Union Mission
 
$88,400per year
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Bering Straits Native Corporat...
 
$88,250per year
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Highest paying cities for Program Assistants near Washington, DC

  1. Seattle, WA
    $28.35 per hour
  2. Washington, DC
    $26.47 per hour
  3. San Francisco, CA
    $25.07 per hour
  4. New York, NY
    $24.66 per hour
  5. Los Angeles, CA
    $21.71 per hour

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