Restaurant Shift Leader Washington, DC
Restaurant Shift Leader salary in Washington, DC
Typical pay
$22.04an hour
About $45,800 a year at full time
Most Restaurant Shift Leaders earn $19.50 to $24.36 an hour
From 128 current job postings, updated Nov 13, 2026 Pay that employers list in their job postings
The median Restaurant Shift Leader pay in Washington, DC is $22.04 an hour. Most job postings pay $19.50 to $24.36. From 128 current job postings, updated Nov 13, 2026.
How much does a Restaurant Shift Leader make an hour?
A Restaurant Shift Leader in Washington, DC typically makes about $22.04 an hour. Most job postings pay $19.50 to $24.36.
How much does a Restaurant Shift Leader make a year?
A Restaurant Shift Leader in Washington, DC typically makes about $45,800 a year. Most job postings pay $40,600 to $50,700.
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| Washington, DC | $22.04 | $19.50 to $24.36 | 128 |
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Pay advertised in current postings, per hour. 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 70 job postings$16.69 $21.32
Typical: $18.00
Most new hires start near the low end.
- Experienced 40 job postings$20.00 $28.04
Typical: $24.00
- Senior 0 job postings
- Lead or manager 9 job postings
Not enough postings yet to show pay for Senior and Lead or manager. We show pay once 10 postings at a level list it.
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Starting out: most postings pay $16.69 to $21.32 an hour, typically $18.00.
Most new hires start near the low end.
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Pay by employer and level
Typical hourly 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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipotle Mexican Grill | $17.27 | $16.15 | $18.11 | – | – |
| Five Guys | $19.00 | – | – | – | – |
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 Restaurant Shift Leader make in Washington, DC?
Employers hiring now typically offer $22.04 an hour for Restaurant Shift Leader 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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