Software Engineer Salary in District of Columbia
Based on 17K+ workers in District of Columbia
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (DC)
$137,610
$66.159/hr
vs National Average
$101,746
+35.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$80K – $185K
17K employed in District of Columbia
Salary Distribution — Software Engineer in District of Columbia
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $79,650 |
| 25th percentile | $104,360 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $137,610 |
| 75th percentile | $167,500 |
| 90th percentile | $185,390 |
Historical Salary Trend — Software Engineer in District of Columbia vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $128,170 |
| 2023 | $131,980 |
| 2024 | $137,610 |
| Year | District of Columbia Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $128,170 | $89,712 |
| 2023 | $131,980 | $97,924 |
| 2024 | $137,610 | $101,746 |