Software Developer Salary in Washington, DC
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey
Median Annual Salary
$143,795
Hourly Rate
$69.13
/hour
Jobs in Area
2,823
employed
Software Developer Salary Range in Washington, DC
Annual Salary Range
$94k
10th percentile
$118k
25th
$169k
75th
$209k
90th percentile
Salary Breakdown by Percentile
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry Level) | $93,586 | $44.99 |
| 25th Percentile | $118,280 | $56.87 |
| Median (50th Percentile) | $143,795 | $69.13 |
| 75th Percentile | $169,202 | $81.35 |
| 90th Percentile (Top Earners) | $208,904 | $100.43 |
| Average (Mean) | $155,774 | $74.89 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The average Software Developer salary in Washington, DC is $143,795 per year or $69.13 per hour as of 2023. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.
About This Data
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2023. The geographic area covered is the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Last updated: 1/14/2026
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How Washington, DC Compares
vs National Average
$127,260
vs District of Columbia Average
$135,563
Cost-of-Living Adjusted
$102,637
Cost of living in Washington, DC is 40.1% above the national average.
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