Jobs in DC

DC job market overview (May 2026)

The DC job market is currently stable, with active hiring with relatively fresh postings. Out of 972 active job postings tracked here, 23% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in legal and director, with technology as the leading sector.

• 23% of postings in DC have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
• 173 new postings have appeared this week — about 18% of currently-active listings.
• Half of active postings here have been open 19 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 77+ days.
• 7% of postings allow remote or hybrid work (71 roles).
• 16% of postings list a salary range (156 of 972).
• Median advertised salary among annual-pay roles is $142k.
• The most active employers right now are CACI, General Dynamics, and Okta.

• 972Active postings
• 173Posted this week
• 226Open 30+ days23% of active
• 71Remote / hybrid7% of active
• 16%List salary156 of 972
• 4%Hourly7 of disclosed
• $142kMedian annual (max)
• $29.13/hrMedian hourly (max)
• 19dMedian agep90 77d (long tail)

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