Account Executive Salary in Washington, DC

Pay ranges below come from 25 current account executive listings that disclose salary in Washington, DC, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.

Median base pay

from 25 disclosed ranges

$122,500/yr

$45,000$62,500$190,000 typical$785,200

Highest-paying employers in Washington, DC

T-Mobileup to $785,200
Laddersup to $397,500
The Washington Postup to $206,500
WP Company LLCup to $206,400
Capitol AIup to $200,000

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Account Executive roles in Washington, DC that list pay

Real current listings, highest disclosed pay first.

High-Impact SMB Account Executive (Sales Hunter)

T-Mobile · Washington, District of Columbia

$268.88 - $485.62

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Enterprise Account Executive, Federal Civilian Sales

Ladders · Fort Washington, Maryland

$360,000 - $435,000

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Named Enterprise Account Executive - Retail/CPG

Ladders · Washington, District of Columbia

$272,000 - $374,000

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Enterprise Account Executive, US West - Equity & Growth

The Washington Post · Washington, District of Columbia

$144,000 - $269,000

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Enterprise Account Executive, US West

WP Company LLC · Washington, District of Columbia

$144,480 - $268,320

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Founding Account Executive

Capitol AI · Washington, District of Columbia

$100,000 - $300,000

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What moves Account Executive pay

Seniority

Years of experience and scope are the biggest lever — senior account executive roles routinely clear the top of the range above.

Company & industry

Larger and high-margin employers pay more for the same account executive title than smaller or non-profit ones.

Local market

Cost of living and local demand shift Washington, DC offers up or down versus the national figure.

Frequently asked

How much does a Account Executive make in Washington, DC?

Based on 25 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $122,500 per year. Actual pay varies by experience, company, and specialty.

Where do these numbers come from?

Real job listings in Climbr's feed that publish a salary range, refreshed daily and annualized for comparison. We don't use survey estimates or model-generated figures — if employers don't post pay, we don't show a number.

How can I earn more as a Account Executive?

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