2026 reference

Washington, D.C. salary, ages 55-59

U.S. Census ACS 1-year 2024 PUMS · full-time, year-round wage earners

In Washington, D.C., the 2026 reference median salary for full-time, year-round wage and salary earners ages 55-59 is $129,763. The top 10% earn at least $311,811 and the top 25% at least $186,079; the bottom 25% earn at most $65,991 and the bottom 10% at most $39,521. Average: $163,285. U.S. Census ACS 1-year 2024 PUMS · full-time, year-round wage earners, released 2025-10-16.

Salary distribution

Typical earnings for ages 55-59 United States (Washington, D.C.)

  1. Top 10% earn at least$311,811
  2. Top 25% earn at least$186,079
  3. Middle (median)half earn more, half less$129,763
  4. Bottom 25% earn at most$65,991
  5. Bottom 10% earn at most$39,521
  6. Averagetotal income ÷ people$163,285

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