Software Developers pay in District of Columbia
In District of Columbia, the median pay for software developers is $65.81 an hour ($136,880 a year). About 6,120 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($135,980). District of Columbia ranks 9th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for software developers in District of Columbia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $40.93 | $85,140 |
| 25% of workers | $56.31 | $117,120 |
| Half of workers (median) | $65.81 | $136,880 |
| 75% of workers | $81.53 | $169,580 |
| 90% of workers | $94.71 | $197,000 |
Software Developers pay in District of Columbia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria | $154,930 | 69,060 |
District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for software developers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +10.2% over ten years, much faster than average · about 95,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in District of Columbia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $156,590 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $80,950 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $116,820 |
| Information Security Analysts | $135,090 |
| Computer Network Architects | $137,670 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $110,970 |
| Database Architects | $150,010 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $103,340 |
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