Media & Communications Washington, DC
Media & Communications salary in Washington, DC
Typical pay
$100,000a year
Most Media & Communicationses earn $79k to $126k a year
From 242 current job postings, updated Nov 12, 2026 Pay that employers list in their job postings
The median Media & Communications salary in Washington, DC is $100,000 a year. Most job postings pay $78,500 to $126,200. From 242 current job postings, updated Nov 12, 2026.
How much does a Media & Communications make an hour?
A Media & Communications in Washington, DC typically makes about $48.08 an hour. Most job postings pay $37.74 to $60.65.
How much does a Media & Communications make a year?
A Media & Communications in Washington, DC typically makes about $100,000 a year. Most job postings pay $78,500 to $126,200.
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Typical pay by city in District of Columbia
Back to the whole USDistrict of Columbia
$95k typical, most $78k to $123k
| Washington, DC | $100k | $79k to $126k | 242 |
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Pay advertised in current postings, per year. Postings are those that list pay.
Pay by experience level
What most job postings pay at each stage. The dot is typical pay.
- Starting out 20 job postings$56k $85k
Typical: $65k
Most new hires start near the low end.
- Experienced 105 job postings$80k $120k
Typical: $95k
- Senior 37 job postings$112k $148k
Typical: $125k
- Lead or manager 7 job postings
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Experienced: most postings pay $80k to $120k a year, typically $95k.
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Pay by employer and level
Typical yearly pay at the employers with the most postings that list pay. A dash means fewer than 10 of their postings at that level list pay.
| Employer | |||||
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| Washpost | $144k | – | – | – | – |
Cost of living in Washington, DC
About $6,212 a month for 1 adult, 1 bedroom rental, a car, taxes included.Everyday prices run about 9% above the US average.
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How much does a Media & Communications make in Washington, DC?
Employers hiring now typically offer $100,000 a year for Media & Communications roles in Washington, DC. These numbers come from the pay employers list in their job postings, so they show what is on offer today rather than what people earned last year. We only show a number when at least 10 postings list pay.
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