How much does a software developer make in Virginia?
$136,500a year
Median yearly pay for software developers in Virginia. That is $65.61 an hour or $11,370 a month.
- Hourly
- $65.61
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 88,280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $83,350Median: $136,500Highest 10%: $211,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $83,350 | $40.07 | |
| 25th | $106,600 | $51.25 | |
| Median | $136,500 | $65.61 | |
| 75th | $171,100 | $82.25 | |
| 90th | $211,900 | $101.89 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $154,900 |
| Winchester, VA | $133,300 |
| Richmond, VA | $132,100 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $129,100 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $128,500 |
| Roanoke, VA | $121,100 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $119,300 |
| Staunton, VA | $115,600 |
| Kingsport, TN | $115,300 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $111,600 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $109,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for software developers.
| 7. Maryland | $138,700 |
| 8. Colorado | $138,400 |
| 9. District of Columbia | $136,900 |
| 10. Virginia | $136,500 |
| 11. New Jersey | $135,900 |
| 12. North Carolina | $134,700 |
| 13. Connecticut | $134,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $65.61 ($136,500 a year).
Do software developers make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $136,500 against $136,000 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Virginia rank for software developer pay?
Virginia ranks 10 of 50 states.
Which city in Virginia pays software developers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $154,900 a year.
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.