How much does a software developer make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for software developers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $74.49 an hour or $12,910 a month.
- Hourly
- $74.49
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 377
- Jobs in the area
- 69,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $96,450 | $46.37 | |
| 25th | $123,700 | $59.48 | |
| Median | $154,900 | $74.49 | |
| 75th | $176,200 | $84.73 | |
| 90th | $213,700 | $102.72 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for software developers.
| 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 |
| Information Security Analyst | $149,000 |
| Actuary | $144,700 |
| Statistician | $136,700 |
| Web Developer | $134,400 |
| Data Scientist | $132,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $74.49 ($154,900 a year).
Do software developers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $154,900 against $136,000 nationally, 14% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $136,900, so Washington pays 13% more.
Where does Washington rank for software developer pay?
15 of 377 metro areas with data.
How much does a software developer make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $96,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $213,700 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.