May 2025 OEWS estimate
Software Developer Salary in Washington, DC
The median annual salary is $154,930, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$154,930
Mean annual salary
$153,100
Employment estimate
69,060
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $154,930 |
| Mean annual salary | $153,100 |
| 10th percentile | $96,450 |
| 25th percentile | $123,720 |
| 50th percentile | $154,930 |
| 75th percentile | $176,230 |
| 90th percentile | $213,660 |
Compared with the U.S.
- Washington, DC median
- $154,930
- U.S. median
- $135,980
- Difference
- 13.9%
What the data shows
- Software Developers in Washington, DC earn 13.9% more than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $123,720–$176,230.
- BLS estimates employment at 69,060 workers in this metro area.