Software Engineer Salary in Virginia
Based on 14K+ workers in Virginia
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (VA)
$132,810
$63.851/hr
vs National Average
$101,746
+30.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$74K – $181K
14K employed in Virginia
Salary Distribution — Software Engineer in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $73,730 |
| 25th percentile | $104,850 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $132,810 |
| 75th percentile | $157,980 |
| 90th percentile | $181,210 |
Historical Salary Trend — Software Engineer in Virginia vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $120,330 |
| 2023 | $128,020 |
| 2024 | $132,810 |
| Year | Virginia Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $120,330 | $89,712 |
| 2023 | $128,020 | $97,924 |
| 2024 | $132,810 | $101,746 |