Entry Level Accountant
Capital Financial Solutions · Washington Court House, Ohio
$50,000 - $65,000
Tailor & apply →Accountant Salary in Washington, DC
Pay ranges below come from 23 current accountant listings that disclose salary in Washington, DC, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.
Median base pay
from 23 disclosed ranges
$86,993/yr
$64,480$77,500 – $106,550 typical$690,000
Highest-paying employers in Washington, DC
Capital Financial Solutionsup to $690,000
Aston Carterup to $234,000
Commodity Futures Trading Commissionup to $222,275
Federal Trade Commissionup to $183,240
Tri-Force Consulting Services, Inc.up to $140,400
Highest disclosed figure per employer in the current feed.
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Real current listings, highest disclosed pay first.
Senior Revenue Accountant
Aston Carter · Washington, District of Columbia
$100 - $125
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Commodity Futures Trading Commission · Washington, District of Columbia
$180,060 - $264,489
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Federal Trade Commission · Washington, District of Columbia
$169,279 - $197,200
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Tri-Force Consulting Services, Inc. · Washington, District of Columbia
$65 - $70
Tailor & apply →Senior Financial Accountant: Drive GAAP & Automation
TryApplyNow · Washington, District of Columbia
$85,100 - $128,000
Tailor & apply →What moves Accountant pay
Seniority
Years of experience and scope are the biggest lever — senior accountant roles routinely clear the top of the range above.
Company & industry
Larger and high-margin employers pay more for the same accountant 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 Accountant make in Washington, DC?
Based on 23 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $86,993 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 Accountant?
Target the higher-paying employers above, tailor your resume to each role so it clears applicant screens, and negotiate against the posted range. Climbr scores your resume against each job and rewrites bullets to match — free to start.
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