Lead Accountant
U.S. Capitol Police · Washington, District of Columbia
$170,001 - $209,911
Tailor & apply →Accountant Salary in Washington, DC
Pay ranges below come from 10 current accountant listings that disclose salary in Washington, DC, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.
Median base pay
from 10 disclosed ranges
$98,267/yr
$60,320$75,000 – $105,000 typical$189,956
Highest-paying employers in Washington, DC
U.S. Capitol Policeup to $209,911
FTI Consulting, Inc.up to $146,000
SpectrumCareersup to $120,000
Office of Justice Programsup to $111,087
Alarm.comup to $109,250
Highest disclosed figure per employer in the current feed.
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Senior Accountant I
FTI Consulting, Inc. · Washington, District of Columbia
$87,500 - $146,000
Tailor & apply →Remote Senior Accountant — GAAP & University Finances (CPA)
SpectrumCareers · Washington, District of Columbia
$90,000 - $120,000
Tailor & apply →Staff Accountant—Billing & Financial Reporting
Katz Banks Kumin LLP · Washington, District of Columbia
$95,000 - $105,000
Tailor & apply →Accountant
Office of Justice Programs · Washington, District of Columbia
$85,447 - $111,087
Tailor & apply →Senior Tax Accountant
Alarm.com · Washington, District of Columbia
$78,950 - $109,250
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 10 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $98,267 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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