Updated Sep 15, 2022

How much does a Software Developer make in Washington, DC ?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

Experience

Industry

$90,803 / yrTotal Pay
$84,917 / yrBase Pay
$5,886 / yrAdditional Pay

$90,803

 / yr
$59K$140K
Most Likely Range
Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a Software Developer is $90,803 per year in the Washington, DC area, with an average salary of $84,917 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $5,886 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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Total Pay Trajectory

For Software Developer in Washington, DC

$90,803 /yr
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$136,599 /yr
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Related Job Titles

For Software Developer in Washington, DC

Some related job titles are Entry Level Software Developer Salaries with median pay of $79,396, Java Developer Salaries with median pay of $92,583, Junior Software Developer Salaries with median pay of $77,891, Software Developer Fresher Salaries with median pay of $91,682.

Top Paying Companies

For a Software Developer in Washington, DC

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Software Developer in Washington, DC . Employers include Google, Oracle and Bloomberg L.P..

1
Google
$155,118/yr
2
Oracle
$140,499/yr
5
IBM
$109,393/yr
6
Fastcase
$106,319/yr
10
OPEXUS
$99,489/yr

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$140,499

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Top Paying Industries

For a Software Developer in Washington, DC

The top 5 paying industries for a Software Developer in Washington, DC are Legal with a median total pay of $106,319, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $104,363, Financial Services with a median total pay of $101,665, Information Technology with a median total pay of $94,638, and Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $93,186.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • LegalLegal$106,319

    12% Higher than other industries

  • Management & ConsultingManagement & Consulting$104,363

    10% Higher than other industries

  • Financial ServicesFinancial Services$101,665

    8% Higher than other industries

  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$94,638

    1% Higher than other industries

  • Aerospace & DefenseAerospace & Defense$93,186

    1% Lower than other industries

Legal

The top paying company in Legal for Software Developer is Fastcase.

FastcaseFastcase$106,319/yr

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What is the pay outlook for Engineering?

Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.

How does the Software developer salary in Washington, DC compare to the national average salary in US for the same job?

The average salary for a Software developer in US is $97,763 per year based on 104,230 salary contributions, which is 3.57% less than the salary for a Software developer in Washington, DC . The cost of living and the local demand for the work are among the factors affecting wages. The top 3 companies in US where a Software developer gets the highest compensation are Oracle Corporation, Intuit Inc. and Macquarie Group Limited. Bigger companies typically pay 42.53% more than smaller companies for a Software developer.

Recent Salaries Shared

For software developer in Washington, DC

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Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

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Date or Time

Software Developer

Washington, DC

 | <1 year

$80,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

<1 year
Yesterday
Buisness Development

Washington, DC

 | 1-3 years

$50,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Software Developer

Washington, DC

 | 1-3 years

$122,000

/yr

$110K | $12K

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Software Developer

Washington, DC

 | 1-3 years

$120,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Software Developer

Washington, DC

 | 7-9 years

$90,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
Software Developer

Washington, DC

 | 1-3 years

$110,500

/yr

$110K | $500

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Software Developer

Washington, DC

 | 1-3 years

$81,650

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Software Developer

Washington, DC

 | 4-6 years

$85,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Software Developer

Washington, DC

 | 1-3 years

$90,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago

Software Developer pay FAQ in Washington, DC

The average salary for a Software Developer is $84,917 per year in Washington, DC . Salaries estimates are based on 133639 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Software Developer employees in Washington, DC .

The highest salary for a Software Developer in Washington, DC is $129,602 per year.

The lowest salary for a Software Developer in Washington, DC is $55,638 per year.

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