salary$46,220 a year$22 an hour · median pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$35,640per year
Top pay (top 10%)$73,150per year
Jobs in the area36,750people work this job
Can a customer service representative afford Washington?
Expensive. Rent of $2,370 a month takes 61.5% of the median customer service representative salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a customer service representative make in Washington, DC?
The median pay for a customer service representative in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV area is $46,220 a year ($22 an hour). Most earn between $35,640 and $73,150.
Can a customer service representative afford to live in Washington?
Typical rent of $2,370 a month takes 61.5% of the median customer service representative salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area.