Software Developer Salary in Washington, DC

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

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Developer in Washington, DC is $146,835. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $133,646 to $161,365, with most professionals earning between $121,638 and $174,595.

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Software Developer Salary By Experience Levels in Washington, DC

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Average Salary Range for Software Developer in Washington, DC

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
133646
161365
146835

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
138836
171481
154230
What is the average salary for Software Developer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Software Developer in Washington, DC. The base salary for Software Developer ranges from $133,646 to $161,365 with the average base salary of $146,835. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $138,836 to $171,481 with the average total cash compensation of $154,230.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $146,835 $133,646 - $161,365
Bonus $7,395 $5,190 - $10,116
Total Pay $154,230 $138,836 - $171,481
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Software Developer Salary Near Washington, DC

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Arlington, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $133,646 - $161,365 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Alexandria, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $133,646 - $161,365 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Annandale, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $133,646 - $161,365 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $133,368 - $161,030 COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bethesda, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $133,646 - $161,365 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Silver Spring, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $133,646 - $161,365 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
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About Washington, District of Columbia    Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

Washington, District of Columbia  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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