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Senior manager salary in Washington, DC, 2026

How much does a Senior Manager make in Washington, DC?

Average base salary

$129,936
11%
below national average
Average $129,936
Low $84,690
High $199,353

The average salary for a senior manager is $129,936 per year in Washington, DC and $12,000 profit sharing per year.28 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 5, 2026).

Highest paying companies for Senior Manager in Washington, DC

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Mission Support and Test Servi...
 
$243,734per year
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Arcfield
 
$222,072per year
JPI
 
$207,500per year
West Monroe
 
$206,667per year
Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, Llp
 
$205,000per year
Guidepost Solutions LLC
 
$202,500per year

Highest paying cities for Senior Managers near Washington, DC

  1. Stamford, CT
    $226,405 per year
  2. San Francisco, CA
    $187,429 per year
  3. Boston, MA
    $169,764 per year
  4. Dallas, TX
    $168,090 per year
  5. Denver, CO
    $167,108 per year

Where can a Senior Manager earn more?

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