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Software Developer Salary in District of Columbia

Median Annual in District of Columbia
$136,880/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$65.81/hr
▲ 1% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in District of Columbia

groups Employed in DC
6,120
public U.S. Median
$135,980
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$124,548 #39 of 50

Software Developer pay in District of Columbia, explained

Software developers in District of Columbia earn a median of $136,880 per year ($65.81 per hour), which is 1% above the national median of $135,980. Entry-level workers earn around $85,140, while the most experienced software developers reach about $197,000. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within District of Columbia.

Is $136,880 good pay in District of Columbia?

Adjusted for District of Columbia's cost of living (which runs 110% of the U.S. average), that $136,880 is worth about $124,548 in national buying power — ranking District of Columbia #39 for real pay (vs #9 on the sticker number).

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Software Developer pay by experience in District of Columbia

Entry level (10th pct)
$85,140
$40.93/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$136,880
$65.81/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$197,000
$94.71/hr

Software Developer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs DC
District of Columbia (here) $136,880 $124,548
Maryland $138,680 $132,128 −$1,800
Virginia $136,460 $134,970 +$420

Software Developer in District of Columbia: FAQ

How much do software developers make in District of Columbia?

Software developers in District of Columbia earn a median of $136,880 per year ($65.81 per hour), compared with $135,980 nationally.

Does District of Columbia pay software developers well?

At $136,880, District of Columbia pays 1% above the national median for software developers. An estimated 6,120 work in the state.

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