Software Developers Salary in District of Columbia
Software Developers in District of Columbia earn a median of $136,880 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $136,880
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($135,980)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 6,120
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $85,140; the top 10% earn over $197,000. Nationally the range is $82,460 to $214,670.
States ranked near District of Columbia
Similar jobs in District of Columbia
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$103,340 median in District of Columbia
- Computer Systems Analysts$116,820 median in District of Columbia
- Web Developers$114,690 median in District of Columbia
- Data Warehousing Specialists$150,010 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
- Database Administrators$118,540 median in District of Columbia
- Database Architects$150,010 median in District of Columbia
Software Developers pay in District of Columbia
How much do software developers make in District of Columbia?
The median is $136,880 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $85,140 and the top 10% earn over $197,000. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for software developers?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 50 (+1% vs. the national median of $135,980). Living costs are not included.