Median salary
$164,250
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$136.5k – $194.9k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
75%
90 of 120 roles
Live roles
120
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
Lead Software Engineer (Kubernetes)
Lead Software Engineer (SAIL)
Mission Software Engineer, Senior
Staff Software Engineer, Space Special Programs
Software Engineer
Senior Software Engineer
Mission Software Engineer
Senior Ground Software Engineer, Space
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
Two Six Technologies
|
$157,500 | 19 |
|
Anduril Industries
|
$193,000 | 14 |
| GR GRVTY | $200,000 | 9 |
| AC Alarm.com | $156,688 | 8 |
CATHEXIS
|
$136,450 | 8 |
| AC Appian Corporation | $187,500 | 5 |
Esri
|
$129,740 | 5 |
ID.me
|
$200,724 | 4 |
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How much do Software Engineer roles in Virginia pay?
The median salary for Software Engineer roles in Virginia is $164,250 per year. Most pay falls between $136,450 (25th percentile) and $194,941 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $117,090 to $222,000.
These figures are computed live from 120 active Software Engineer roles in Virginia on JobsRadar, of which 90 (75%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid Software Engineer roles in Virginia include Appian Corporation, Anduril Industries and GRVTY.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Software Engineer salary in Virginia?
- The median is $164,250 per year, with most pay between $136,450 and $194,941 (25th–75th percentile), based on 90 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Software Engineer salary range in Virginia?
- Pay ranges from about $117,090 to $222,000 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $164,250. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.