Computer Programmers pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for computer programmers is $58.47 an hour ($121,610 a year). About 3,070 people work in this job there.
That is 21% higher than the U.S. median ($100,390). Virginia ranks 5th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for computer programmers in Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $32.21 | $67,010 |
| 25% of workers | $42.08 | $87,520 |
| Half of workers (median) | $58.47 | $121,610 |
| 75% of workers | $77.18 | $160,530 |
| 90% of workers | $87.93 | $182,890 |
Computer Programmers pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $112,690 | 310 |
| Charlottesville | $109,770 | 0 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $103,070 | 280 |
| Roanoke | $92,830 | 50 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford | $87,100 | 30 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for computer programmers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: -7.3% over ten years, declining · about 4,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Virginia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Software Developers | $136,460 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $120,840 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $65,040 |
| Information Security Analysts | $134,900 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $139,030 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $109,610 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $121,590 |
| Computer Network Architects | $141,340 |
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