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Computer and Information Research Scientists salary in District of Columbia

The median computer and information research scientists in District of Columbia earns $144,190 a year, 3% above the US median. After tax that is roughly $8,130 a month.

10th percentile
$100,010
25th percentile
$121,180
Median percentile
$144,190
75th percentile
$185,220
90th percentile
$196,640

Based on 330 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.

What you keep

$97,564 take-home a year
Gross pay$144,190
Federal income tax−$23,340
Social Security + Medicare−$11,031
District of Columbia income tax (approx.)−$12,256
Monthly take-home$8,130
Every two weeks$3,752

Does it go far here?

$131,200Median pay in District of Columbia is worth this at average US prices (local price level 109.9 vs 100).
24%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($1,954 a month, Census ACS).

Top-paying jobs in District of Columbia

JobMedian pay
Public Relations Managers$197,600
Computer and Information Systems Managers$195,190
Lawyers$195,190
Financial Managers$188,880
Architectural and Engineering Managers$185,220
Human Resources Managers$184,350
Marketing Managers$177,170
Purchasing Managers$175,720

All computer and information research scientists salaries · Take-home pay in District of Columbia