Probation Officer Salary in Washington, DC

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How much does a Probation Officer make in Washington, DC?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Probation Officer in Washington, DC is $73,067. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $57,842 to a high of $88,754, with most professionals earning between $65,098 and $81,278.

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What is a Probation Officer?

Probation and Parole Officers play a role in the criminal justice systems by supervising offenders released from prison or sentenced to non-custodial sanctions such as community service. In some jurisdictions probation and parole officers are involved in presenting reports on offenders and making sentencing recommendation to courts of law....

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Average Salary Range for Probation Officer in Washington, DC

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What is the average salary for Probation Officer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Probation Officer in Washington, DC. The base salary for Probation Officer ranges from $65,098 to $81,278 with the average base salary of $73,067. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $65,098 to $81,278 with the average total cash compensation of $73,067.

View Average Salary for Probation Officer as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $73,067 $65,098 - $81,278
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $73,067 $65,098 - $81,278
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Probation Officer Salary Near Washington, DC

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Arlington, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,098 - $81,278 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Alexandria, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,098 - $81,278 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Annandale, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,098 - $81,278 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,963 - $81,110 COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bethesda, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,098 - $81,278 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Silver Spring, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,098 - $81,278 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
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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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