How much does a computer programmer make in Washington?
$130,400a year
Median yearly pay for computer programmers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $62.69 an hour or $10,870 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.69
- Vs. national median
- +30%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 207
- Jobs in the area
- 2,680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,010Median: $130,400Highest 10%: $184,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,010 | $32.22 | |
| 25th | $93,490 | $44.95 | |
| Median | $130,400 | $62.69 | |
| 75th | $163,300 | $78.53 | |
| 90th | $184,700 | $88.78 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for computer programmers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Mathematician | $164,500 |
| Database Architect | $162,900 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientist | $161,100 |
| Computer Network Architect | $159,800 |
| Computer Occupation | $156,600 |
| Software Developer | $154,900 |
| Information Security Analyst | $149,000 |
| Actuary | $144,700 |
| Statistician | $136,700 |
| Web Developer | $134,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer programmer make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $62.69 ($130,400 a year).
Do computer programmers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $130,400 against $100,400 nationally, 30% more.
Where does Washington rank for computer programmer pay?
11 of 207 metro areas with data.
How much does a computer programmer make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $67,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $184,700 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.