Software Developers Salary in Virginia
Software Developers in Virginia earn a median of $136,460 a year, 0% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $136,460
- vs. U.S. median
- 0% ($135,980)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 88,280
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $83,350; the top 10% earn over $211,930. Nationally the range is $82,460 to $214,670.
States ranked near Virginia
Similar jobs in Virginia
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$121,590 median in Virginia
- Computer Systems Analysts$120,840 median in Virginia
- Web Developers$128,380 median in Virginia
- Data Warehousing Specialists$160,360 median in Virginia (broader BLS group)
- Database Administrators$93,320 median in Virginia
- Database Architects$160,360 median in Virginia
Software Developers pay in Virginia
How much do software developers make in Virginia?
The median is $136,460 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $83,350 and the top 10% earn over $211,930. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for software developers?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 50 (0% vs. the national median of $135,980). Living costs are not included.