Political Scientists salary in Washington
The median political scientists in Washington earns $147,060 a year, 4% above the US median. After tax that is roughly $9,315 a month.
- 10th percentile
- $81,310
- 25th percentile
- $95,240
- Median percentile
- $147,060
- 75th percentile
- $193,450
- 90th percentile
- $214,960
Based on 110 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
$111,782 take-home a year
| Gross pay | $147,060 |
| Federal income tax | −$24,028 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$11,250 |
| Washington income tax (approx.) | −$0 |
| Monthly take-home | $9,315 |
| Every two weeks | $4,299 |
Does it go far here?
$137,423Median pay in Washington is worth this at average US prices (local price level 107.0 vs 100).
19%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($1,760 a month, Census ACS).
Top-paying jobs in Washington
| Job | Median pay |
|---|---|
| Anesthesiologists | $499,990 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $340,010 |
| Chief Executives | $339,810 |
| Physicians, All Other | $307,170 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $292,900 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $274,390 |
| Radiologists | $239,200 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $229,900 |
All political scientists salaries · Take-home pay in Washington