Jobs paying $20+ an hour in District of Columbia

Open jobs that publish pay of at least $20 an hour — or a yearly salary of at least $41,600.

Why a job is on this page: the employer's listing states hourly pay whose low end is $20 or more, or a yearly salary whose low end is $41,600 or more (2,080 work hours a year, the full-time year the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics uses to turn hourly into yearly pay). Listings that do not publish pay are not included — they may pay more.

District of Columbia's minimum wage is up to $18.40 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table). District of Columbia minimum wage

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Supervisory Paralegal Specialist

Office of Personnel ManagementWashington, District of ColumbiaUSD 121,785–158,322 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 4 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

Listed on USAJOBS, the official federal job site. Apply only through the official link.

Personnel Security Specialist

Customs and Border ProtectionWashington, District of ColumbiaUSD 121,785–158,322 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 5 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-22

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GENERAL ENGINEER

STRATEGIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMS (SSP)Washington Navy Yard, District of Columbia · Kings Bay, Georgia · Bangor, WashingtonUSD 125,776–197,200 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 5 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

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Contract Specialist

Immigration and Customs EnforcementWashington, District of Columbia · Orlando, Florida · Irving, TexasUSD 89,508–133,142 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 5 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

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IT Specialist (Data Protection)

Office of AdministrationWashington, District of ColumbiaUSD 143,913–187,093 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 5 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

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Licensed Practical Nurse - Extended Care Geriatrics

Veterans Health AdministrationWashington, District of ColumbiaUSD 49,345–83,630 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 5 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

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Computer Scientist (Super Intelligence)

Customs and Border ProtectionWashington, District of Columbia · Indianapolis, Indiana · Minneapolis, MinnesotaUSD 125,776–163,514 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 5 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

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IT Specialist

Office of the SecretaryWashington, District of ColumbiaUSD 102,415–133,142 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 5 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

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Security Specialist

Federal Emergency Management AgencyWashington, District of ColumbiaUSD 102,415–133,142 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 5 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

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Supervisory Management & Program Analyst (Operations Officer)

Veterans Health AdministrationSalt Lake City, Utah · Seattle, Washington · Phoenix, Arizona +17USD 147,945–192,331 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 5 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

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Chief Enterprise Grants Technology Officer

Office of the Secretary of Health and Human ServicesWashington, District of ColumbiaUSD 151,661–228,000 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 5 days ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

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Associate, Strategy & Operations, Merchant Onboarding & Experience

DoorDashNew York, NY; San Francisco, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Chicago, IL; Washington, D.C.; Austin, TX; Denver, CO - Remote · New YorkUSD 74,800–110,000 per hour (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 week ago · Greenhouse · last observed on source 2026-10-24

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Operations Research Analyst

Defense Contract Management AgencySalt Lake City, Utah · Seattle, Washington · Phoenix, Arizona +17USD 125,776–163,514 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 week ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-22

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Support Services Specialist

Federal Maritime CommissionWashington, District of ColumbiaUSD 70,623–133,142 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 week ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

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Application Support & Development Specialist

Treasury, Departmental OfficesWashington, District of ColumbiaUSD 70,623–111,087 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 week ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

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Human Resources Specialist (Information Systems)

Immigration and Customs EnforcementWashington, District of Columbia · Irving, TexasUSD 136,736–187,093 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 week ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

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Supervisory Management and Program Analyst, GS-0343-14, FPL 14

Department of Education HeadquartersDistrict of Columbia, District of ColumbiaUSD 143,913–187,093 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 week ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

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IT Specialist (Security), GS-2210-14, FPL GS-14 (DH)

Department of Education HeadquartersWashington, District of ColumbiaUSD 143,913–187,093 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 week ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

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Trial Attorney

National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationWashington, District of ColumbiaUSD 121,785–197,200 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 week ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

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Program Manager

Veterans Health AdministrationLakewood, Colorado · Washington, District of Columbia · Salt Lake City, Utah +18USD 106,437–172,980 per year (as published by the source)

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Posted 1 week ago · USAJOBS · last observed on source 2026-10-24

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