SEO Specialist Salary in Washington, DC

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How much does a SEO Specialist make in Washington, DC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a SEO Specialist in Washington, DC is $114,092. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $103,473 to $128,717, with most professionals earning between $93,805 and $142,033.

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Average Salary Range for SEO Specialist in Washington, DC

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What is the average salary for SEO Specialist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of SEO Specialist in Washington, DC. The base salary for SEO Specialist ranges from $103,473 to $128,717 with the average base salary of $114,092. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $108,742 to $139,591 with the average total cash compensation of $121,151.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $114,092 $103,473 - $128,717
Bonus $7,059 $5,269 - $10,874
Total Pay $121,151 $108,742 - $139,591
* 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.

SEO Specialist Salary Near Washington, DC

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Arlington, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,473 - $128,717 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Alexandria, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,473 - $128,717 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Annandale, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,473 - $128,717 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,258 - $128,450 COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bethesda, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,473 - $128,717 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Silver Spring, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,473 - $128,717 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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