Programmer Analyst salary in Washington, DC
Based on 1,328 certified H-1B filings in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Mclean, Reston, Herndon, Ashburn, Sterling.
Also listed as: Computer Programmer
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $76,000 |
| 25th | $91,582 |
| 50th (median) | $94,370 |
| 75th | $104,000 |
| 90th | $113,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $81,965 | $80,579 | $96,600 | 440 |
| FY2021 | $82,000 | $81,848 | $97,406 | 312 |
| FY2022 | $85,000 | $84,677 | $99,000 | 316 |
| FY2023 | $96,400 | $96,366 | $101,400 | 270 |
| FY2024 | $101,358 | $94,370 | $101,400 | 519 |
| FY2025 | $94,370 | $91,582 | $95,000 | 746 |
| FY2026 | $91,600 | $91,582 | $112,466 | 582 |
Cost of living
Washington's median Programmer Analyst salary of $94,370 is worth about $86,700 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Washington = 108.9).
Compared with all workers here
All Computer Programmers in the Washington, DC area earned a median of $130,390 in May 2025 (2,680 employed). The H-1B median here is $94,370, 28% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Hexaware Technologies | $94,370 | 267 |
| Tata Consultancy Services | $94,370 | 37 |
| CGI | $94,370 | 32 |
| Itstac | $91,582 | 29 |
| Gp Technologies | $109,585 | 28 |
| Virtus Technologies | $94,370 | 28 |
| Compunnel Software Group | $98,500 | 19 |
| Computer Packages | $94,400 | 19 |
| Htms | $91,582 | 15 |
| HCLTech | $112,466 | 14 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $75,899 | 226 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $94,370 | 853 |
| Senior · Level III | $112,500 | 182 |
| Expert · Level IV | $133,350 | 66 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $75,899 | $75,899 | 226 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $91,582 | $94,370 | 853 |
| Senior · Level III | $112,466 | $112,500 | 182 |
| Expert · Level IV | $133,349 | $133,350 | 66 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.