Software Developers pay in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria
In Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC), the median pay for software developers is $74.49 an hour ($154,930 a year). About 69,060 people work in this job there.
That is 14% higher than the U.S. median ($135,980). It is 13% higher than the District of Columbia median ($136,880).
Pay range for software developers in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $46.37 | $96,450 |
| 25% of workers | $59.48 | $123,720 |
| Half of workers (median) | $74.49 | $154,930 |
| 75% of workers | $84.73 | $176,230 |
| 90% of workers | $102.72 | $213,660 |
Software Developers pay in District of Columbia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (this page) | $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)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Computer Systems Analysts | $127,040 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $77,860 |
| Information Security Analysts | $148,950 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $125,430 |
| Computer Network Architects | $159,820 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $126,350 |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | $92,400 |
| Database Architects | $162,870 |
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