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Quality Inspector Salary in District of Columbia (2026)
$28.71 per hour · take-home ≈ $47,737/year ($3,978/month) for a single filer
Quality Inspector pay range in District of Columbia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $41,130 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $50,140 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,730 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $72,180 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $91,510 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 70 Quality Inspector jobs in District of Columbia (occupation code 51-9061, “Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers”).
Gross vs. take-home in District of Columbia
A median Quality Inspector salary of $59,730 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus District of Columbia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $47,737 — an effective tax rate of 20.1%.
| Gross (median) | $59,730 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,988 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,569 |
| District of Columbia state income tax | −$2,436 |
| Take-home (annual) | $47,737 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,978 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Quality Inspector make in District of Columbia?
- The median Quality Inspector salary in District of Columbia is $59,730 per year ($28.71 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $50,140 and $72,180.
- What is the take-home pay for a Quality Inspector in District of Columbia?
- On the median salary of $59,730, a single filer in District of Columbia takes home about $47,737 per year ($3,978 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.1%.
- How many Quality Inspector jobs are there in District of Columbia?
- BLS counts 70 Quality Inspector jobs in District of Columbia in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified District of Columbia state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for District of Columbia.