Software Developer (Non-R&D) salary in Washington, DC
Based on 11 certified H-1B filings in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Fairfax, Arlington, Tysons.
Median salary$128,576
Middle 50%$122.5k–$166.8k
vs. national median+12%comparison median $115,000
Filings11FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $110,000 |
| 25th | $122,458 |
| 50th (median) | $128,576 |
| 75th | $166,785 |
| 90th | $167,397 |
Cost of living
Washington's median Software Developer (Non-R&D) salary of $128,576 is worth about $118,100 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Washington = 108.9).
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Inova Health Care Services | too few | 6 |
| The American Chemical Society | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 4 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.