Washington, DC Jobs

455 jobs from 341 companies hiring in Washington, DC

Updated March 2026

455
Open Positions
341
Companies Hiring
$135k
Median Salary

Your network in Washington, DC

With 500+ LinkedIn connections, you likely know someone at 42+ of these 341 companies. The average professional's extended network covers 10-15% of employers in any given market.

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What does the Washington, DC job market look like?

455 open positions. 341 companies. Median salary of $135k, $25k above the national median. AI & Machine Learning roles lead the market here.

22% of postings come from companies under 200 employees (vs 15% nationally). More startup and growth-stage hiring than most metros. Smaller teams, faster processes, and referrals that go straight to the hiring manager. Compare with San Diego (372 jobs) and New York (4,157 jobs).

What kinds of roles are open in Washington, DC?

If you're looking for Marketing & Growth roles, Washington, DC punches above its weight: 22% of openings vs 17% nationally (102 jobs). If you're looking for Executive & Leadership roles, Washington, DC punches above its weight: 19% of openings vs 12% nationally (86 jobs).

154
AI & Machine Learning
130
Sales & Account Management
102
Marketing & Growth
86
Executive & Leadership

Which industries are hiring in Washington, DC?

Technology leads with 79 openings (17% of the market), followed by Professional Services and Government & Nonprofit.

Technology
79
Professional Services
73
Government & Nonprofit
41
Healthcare & Biotech
33
Manufacturing
21

What seniority levels are available in Washington, DC?

66% of roles with seniority data are Senior or above. Washington, DC skews experienced. If you have 5+ years under your belt, this market fits.

Entry Level
45 (14%)
Mid-Level
62 (20%)
Senior
75 (24%)
Director
45 (14%)
VP & Above
58 (19%)
C-Level
27 (9%)

How many Washington, DC jobs are remote?

171
Remote
284
On-site
38%
Remote Rate

171 remote roles (38% of the market). The rest require local presence. If you're open to either, you'll have 455 options to work with.

Who's hiring in Washington, DC?

No single employer dominates. The top five hire 8% combined. Biggest: Humana (9), Google (8), Deloitte (7). Your best bet: find someone you know at one of the 336+ smaller companies.

Humana

9 open roles Healthcare & Biotech
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Google

8 open roles Technology
10K+ employees Check your network →

Deloitte

7 open roles Professional Services
10K+ employees Check your network →

U.S. House of Representatives

7 open roles Government & Nonprofit
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Meta

5 open roles Technology
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Amgen

5 open roles Healthcare & Biotech
10K+ employees Check your network →

CVS Health

5 open roles Healthcare & Biotech
10K+ employees Check your network →

KPMG

5 open roles Professional Services
10K+ employees Check your network →

Startups vs enterprise in Washington, DC

Balanced mix: 22% startups, 13% mid-market, 65% enterprise. You can target whichever company stage fits your career goals.

71
Startups & Growth
Under 200 employees
44
Mid-Market
200-1,000 employees
215
Large & Enterprise
1,000+ employees

Most in-demand roles in Washington, DC

The most-posted job titles across 455 open positions. These are the roles companies are actively trying to fill right now.

Account Executive 4Enterprise Account Executive 3Chief Operating Officer 2Vice President of Brand Engagement 2Chief Information Security Officer 2Accurint One Sales Representative- East Territory 2Regional Sales Manager 2Account Manager 2Senior Account Executive, Associate Practice (Public Affairs) 2Business Development Representative 2Regional Account Manager 2Federal Account Manager 2

How do Washington, DC salaries compare?

$135k median. That's $25k above the national number ($110k). #12 out of 30 metros. These numbers vary by role and seniority, so treat them as a directional benchmark.

$39k
Minimum
$135k
Median
$700k
Maximum

Based on 320 jobs with published salary data.

What do different seniority levels earn in Washington, DC?

C-Level roles median at $151k, $81k above Entry Level ($70k). Based on jobs with published salary ranges in Washington, DC.

$70k
Entry Level
33 roles
$100k
Mid-Level
41 roles
$117k
Senior
60 roles
$134k
Director
33 roles
$180k
VP & Above
41 roles
$151k
C-Level
17 roles

Common questions about Washington, DC jobs

154 AI & Machine Learning positions are open in Washington, DC right now, out of 455 total jobs across 341 companies. AI & Machine Learning is the largest category in this market.

$135k, based on 320 jobs with published salary data. That's #12 out of 30 metro areas we track. Actual compensation varies by role, seniority, and company size.

The top employers by open roles: Humana (9), Google (8), Deloitte (7), U.S. House of Representatives (7), Meta (5). Together they account for 8% of the market. Upload your LinkedIn connections to see if you know anyone at these companies.

Yes. 171 of 455 listings (38%) are marked as remote-friendly. The remaining 284 require local presence. Remote roles tend to attract more applicants, so a warm introduction through your network can help you stand out.

66% of roles with seniority data are Senior level or above. The most common levels are Entry Level (14%), Mid-Level (20%), Senior (24%). Seniority data is available for about 69% of listings.

The most frequently posted titles: Account Executive, Enterprise Account Executive, Chief Operating Officer, Vice President of Brand Engagement, Chief Information Security Officer. These reflect active hiring volume, not total headcount. Check your LinkedIn connections against the full list of 341 employers to find a referral path.

Skip the line in Washington, DC

341 companies in Washington, DC are hiring right now. Cold applications compete against hundreds of other candidates. Referred applicants get hired at 4x the rate. Upload your LinkedIn connections to see which of these companies have someone you already know.

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