Management Analysts pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $78,970 a year or less, while the top 10% make $181,280 or more. The middle half of management analysts in Washington earn between $101,400 and $156,750.
- $79K10th
- $101K25th
- $127KMedian
- $157K75th
- $181K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $145,310 | $12,109 | $69.86 |
| Median | $126,830 | $10,569 | $60.98 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $101,400 | $8,450 | $48.75 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $156,750 | $13,062 | $75.36 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Management Analysts pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Management analysts in Washington earn 11% more than the Washington, D.C. average ($130,350) and 28% more than the U.S. average ($113,790). At the median the gap is +25% against the U.S. median of $101,860.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $145,310 | $126,830 | $78,970 | $181,280 | 62,360 |
| Washington, D.C. | $130,350 | $126,140 | $84,590 | $178,070 | 19,000 |
| United States | $113,790 | $101,860 | $60,640 | $171,640 | 898,280 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Management Analysts salary after taxes in Washington
On the average salary of $145,310, a single filer in Washington takes home about $101,203 a year, or $8,434 a month and $3,892 every two weeks. Taxes take 30% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $104,819 | $8,735 |
| Working in MD | $103,747 | $8,646 |
| Working in VA | $103,044 | $8,587 |
| Working in DC | $101,203 | $8,434 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for management analysts? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $145,310 buys what about $133,454 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 4.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Management Analysts salary in nearby metro areas
- Hagerstown, MD$110,570
- Baltimore, MD$118,150
- Winchester, VA$111,430
- Lexington Park, MD$125,900
- Gettysburg, PA$111,470
- Chambersburg, PA$106,950
Highest-paying cities for management analysts
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($150,830).
- San Jose, CA$150,830
- Boston, MA$149,600
- Washington, DC$145,310
- Boulder, CO$143,790
- Kiryas Joel, NY$140,110
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Management Analysts salary in Washington: questions
How much do management analysts make an hour in Washington?
$69.86 an hour on average, and $60.97 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level management analysts salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $78,970 a year and the 25th percentile is $101,400, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the management analysts take-home pay in Washington?
About $101,203 a year ($8,434 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $145,310.
Do management analysts earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 28% more than the U.S. average for this job ($113,790).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 13-1111; area Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 9.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 3.44, this job is 3.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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