How Much Does a Board Member Make in Washington, DC ? (2026 Salary Guide)

Board Member Salary in Washington, DC

As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Board Member in Washington, DC is $138,816, equivalent to $67 per hour, $2,670 weekly, or $11,568 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Board Member in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Board Member in Washington, DC vary widely, spanning from $98,738 to $186,662. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($117,838) and 75th percentile ($163,861), while top earners (90th percentile) make $186,662 per year. This $46,023 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Business Administration, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Washington Board Member often earn 0.0% higher than national averages. However, Washington currently ranks 84 statewide for Board Member job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Board Member Salary $98,738 Washington, DC April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Board Member Salary $117,838 Washington, DC April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Board Member Salary $138,816 Washington, DC April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Board Member Salary $163,861 Washington, DC April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Board Member Salary $186,662 Washington, DC April 01, 2026
25% $117,838 10% $98,738 90% $186,662 75% $163,861 $138,816 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Board Member ?

A board of directors is a group of people who jointly supervise the activities of an organization, which can be either a for-profit business, nonprofit organization, or a government agency. Such a board's powers, duties, and responsibilities are determined by government regulations (including the jurisdiction's corporations law) and the organization's own constitution and bylaws. These authorities may specify the number of members of the board, how they are to be chosen, and how often they are to meet. In an organization with voting members, the board is accountable to, and might be subordina...

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    Board Member

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Board Member in Washington, DC. The base salary for Board Member ranges from $117,838 to $163,861 with the average base salary of $138,816. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $103,130 to $166,810 with the average total cash compensation of $132,212.

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About Washington, District of Columbia    Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

Washington, District of Columbia  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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