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Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents Salary in District of Columbia

The median pay for a securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents in District of Columbia is $69,220/year ($33.28/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $51K at the entry level to $0K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across District of Columbia. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$69K
Median annual
$33.28/hr
Hourly rate
$51K
Entry level (10th %)
N/A
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $69K get you in District of Columbia?

Estimated monthly take-home$4,494/mo
Median 2BR rent-$2,146/mo
Rent as % of take-home47.8% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$63,575/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$2,348/mo

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Annual earnings by percentile, District of Columbia

Bar chart showing Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents salary percentiles in District of Columbia: 10th percentile $51,130, 25th percentile $56,790, median $69,220, 75th percentile $150,280, 90th percentile N/A. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$51K25th$57KMedian$69K75th$150K
Bar chart showing Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents salary percentiles in District of Columbia: 10th percentile $51,130, 25th percentile $56,790, median $69,220, 75th percentile $150,280, 90th percentile N/A. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents (10th percentile) start around $51K. Mid-career wages sit at $69K. Top earners bring in N/A or more.

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Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents salary by metro in District of Columbia

1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria$74K+7%7,530

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Frequently asked questions

How much do securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents make in District of Columbia?

The median is $69,220 a year, that works out to about $33 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $51,130, and experienced securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents can clear N/A. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $69K enough to live in District of Columbia?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,494/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,146/month, which eats 47.8% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents salary go in District of Columbia?

District of Columbia has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents salary is worth about $63,575 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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