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Program specialist salary in Washington, DC, 2026

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

Average base salary

$84,342
52%
above national average
Average $84,342
Low $53,740
High $132,370

The average salary for a program specialist is $84,342 per year in Washington, DC. 109 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 22, 2026).

Program Specialist job openings in Washington, DC

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UAS Program Management Special...
MTSI4.4out of 5 stars.
Washington, DC
3 days ago

Highest paying companies for Program Specialist in Washington, DC

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
MTSI
 
$165,550per year
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US Agency for International De...
 
$162,392per year
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Koniag Government Services
 
$150,000per year
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Noblis
 
$146,474per year
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GEM Technology
 
$140,000per year
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Akima
 
$136,384per year
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Highest paying cities for Program Specialists near Washington, DC

  1. San Diego, CA
    $97,857 per year
  2. Washington, DC
    $84,342 per year
  3. New York, NY
    $64,781 per year
  4. Chicago, IL
    $63,081 per year
  5. Houston, TX
    $56,225 per year

Where can a Program Specialist earn more?

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Senior Program Specialist

Job openings
Average $131,440 per year