Software Developer Salary in District of Columbia
Based on 8K+ workers in District of Columbia
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (DC)
$136,040
$65.404/hr
vs National Average
$121,352
+12.1% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$87K – $204K
8K employed in District of Columbia
Salary Distribution — Software Developer in District of Columbia
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $87,120 |
| 25th percentile | $114,690 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $136,040 |
| 75th percentile | $166,970 |
| 90th percentile | $203,560 |
Historical Salary Trend — Software Developer in District of Columbia vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $135,230 |
| 2023 | $140,360 |
| 2024 | $136,040 |
| Year | District of Columbia Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $135,230 | $111,597 |
| 2023 | $140,360 | $118,750 |
| 2024 | $136,040 | $121,352 |