Software Developers pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for software developers is $65.61 an hour ($136,460 a year). About 88,280 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($135,980). Virginia ranks 10th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for software developers in Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $40.07 | $83,350 |
| 25% of workers | $51.25 | $106,600 |
| Half of workers (median) | $65.61 | $136,460 |
| 75% of workers | $82.26 | $171,090 |
| 90% of workers | $101.89 | $211,930 |
Software Developers pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Winchester | $133,290 | 350 |
| Richmond | $132,120 | 7,680 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $129,090 | 7,160 |
| Charlottesville | $128,520 | 1,390 |
| Roanoke | $121,110 | 770 |
| Harrisonburg | $119,250 | 220 |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft | $115,610 | 140 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford | $111,630 | 590 |
| Lynchburg | $109,840 | 510 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (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 Virginia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Database Administrators | $93,320 |
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