Washington, District of Columbia Job Market Report
Active Listings
36
Avg Salary Range
$107K - $153K
Remote %
0%
Ghost Rate
24%
H-1B Sponsors
9%
Regional Corridor Map & Purchasing Power
Compare Washington, DC commuting distance and a rough cost-of-living comparison against neighboring tech markets (approximate cost index 110.8).
Relocation Take-Home Pay & Tax Comparator
Compare standard of living and state income tax impact across US tech hubs using official BEA Regional Price Parities (RPP).
$120,000
BEA Price Parity: 110.8
State tax applies
$128,231
BEA Price Parity: 118.4
State tax applies
To maintain the standard of living of $120,000 in Washington, you need at least $128,231 in San Francisco based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
Both DC and CA collect state income taxes. Differences reflect local cost of living and tax brackets.
Top Roles in Washington
Top Hiring Companies
Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group PC
2 listings
Compass Group
1 listing
WSP in the U.S.
1 listing
KPMG US
1 listing
Zintellect
1 listing
Anduril Industries
1 listing
CVS Health
1 listing
DICK'S Sporting Goods
1 listing
Shield AI Inc
1 listing
Remote vs On-Site
Job Quality
ShouldApply's scoring engine rates how realistic each job description's requirements are. Based on 26 scored listings in Washington.
0%
Realistic
(0 jobs)
54%
Ambitious
(14 jobs)
38%
Overloaded
(10 jobs)
8%
Unrealistic
(2 jobs)
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Browse Washington JobsFrequently Asked Questions
How many jobs are available in Washington?
There are 36 active job listings in Washington, DC right now, pulled from 4 job boards and refreshed every 2 hours. Total tracked listings (including inactive): 613.
What is the average salary in Washington?
Based on jobs with disclosed pay, the average salary range in Washington is $107K to $153K. Median salary sits at $121K. Many listings don't share compensation, so real averages may differ.
What percentage of Washington jobs are remote?
0% of active Washington listings are tagged as remote or hybrid. The rest require on-site presence. This ratio updates as new postings come in.
How common are ghost jobs in Washington?
The average ghost probability across scored Washington listings is 24%. Ghost jobs are postings with low hiring intent: old listings, vague descriptions, or roles that never get filled. ShouldApply's scoring engine flags these so you don't waste applications.
What are the top hiring companies in Washington?
The most active employers in Washington include Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group PC, Compass Group, WSP in the U.S., KPMG US, Zintellect. These companies collectively post the most listings in the area.