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Account Executive Salary in Washington DC

Account Executive Salary in Washington DC

Account Executives in Washington DC earn $165K–$196K. Median: $190K. Based on 28 public job postings (2025–2026).

💰 $165K–$196K salary range

Median: $190K  ·  Based on 28 public Washington DC job postings  ·  Updated June 10, 2026


This Account Executive salary benchmark for Washington DC is built from public job postings at high-growth and AI-native companies — no private placement data. Figures reflect base salary and are refreshed as new postings are collected.

📊 Salary breakdown

Account Executive pay in Washington DC vs. national

  • Washington DC: $190K median
  • National: $160K median

Washington DC Account Executive pay runs 19% above the national median.

What does a Account Executive in Washington DC do?

Account Executives are revenue leaders who build pipeline and close business. This benchmark reflects Mid-level base compensation for Washington DC-based roles at high-growth and AI-native companies.

Common questions

What is the average Account Executive salary in Washington DC?
The median base salary is $190K, with a typical range of $165K–$196K, based on 28 public Washington DC job postings collected in 2025–2026.

How does Washington DC compare to the national Account Executive salary?
The national median is $160K; Washington DC is shown above.

Where does this data come from?
Public job postings on company career pages — no private placement or client data. Minimum 15 Washington DC postings.

Methodology

USD base salary aggregated from 28 public job postings located in Washington DC (2025–2026). Range = 25th–75th percentile; median = 50th percentile. At least 15 Washington DC postings required to publish. Last refreshed June 10, 2026.

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