Salaries in District of Columbia
H-1B & Green Card (PERM) salary data for filings with a worksite in District of Columbia.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) public disclosure data. Represents base salary only; excludes RSUs, signing bonuses, and variable compensation.6,950
Total Filings
$85,000
Median Salary
$93,383
Average Salary
$427,500
Maximum
Salary Distribution — District of Columbia
| P10 | P25 | P50 (Median) | P75 | P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $33,280 | $57,000 | $85,000 | $120,000 | $155,000 |
Breakdown by Visa Program
| Program | Filings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| H-1B (Specialty Occupation) | 972 | 14% |
| PERM (Green Card Labor Certification) | 5,978 | 86.0% |
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Top 25 Roles in District of Columbia
| Role | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Economist | 189 | $140,000 |
| Software Developers, Applications | 136 | $97,885 |
| Software Engineer | 125 | $110,500 |
| Computer Software Engineers, Applications | 106 | $83,381 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | 100 | $82,930 |
| Cook | 88 | $29,474 |
| Economists | 87 | $113,360 |
| Senior Software Engineer | 70 | $120,000 |
| Associate | 63 | $175,000 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators* | 57 | $75,670 |
| Assistant Professor | 56 | $93,500 |
| Civil Engineers | 55 | $74,630 |
| Nanny | 48 | $24,409 |
| Financial Analysts | 48 | $82,118 |
| Accountants and Auditors | 41 | $68,682 |
| Market Research Analyst | 38 | $43,389 |
| Food Preparation Worker | 37 | $18,408 |
| Accountant | 35 | $60,965 |
| Database Administrator | 35 | $85,000 |
| Lawyers | 34 | $160,000 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | 33 | $35,000 |
| Project Manager | 31 | $102,107 |
| Accountants | 30 | $61,589 |
| Statisticians | 30 | $73,216 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 28 | $20,832 |