CEO salary in Washington, DC
Based on 22 certified H-1B filings in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Upper Marlboro, Tysons, Rockville, Landover, Arlington.
Also listed as: Chief Executive
Median salary$315,000
Middle 50%$259k–$402.4k
vs. national median+32%comparison median $239,200
Filings22FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $239,200 |
| 25th | $259,000 |
| 50th (median) | $315,000 |
| 75th | $402,445 |
| 90th | $495,000 |
Cost of living
Washington's median CEO salary of $315,000 is worth about $289,300 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Washington = 108.9).
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Accu-Crete | too few | 2 |
| Shotted Tysons Galleria | too few | 2 |
| TMK Workforce Solutions | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 2 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.