Software Engineer Salary in Washington DC
$145,0009% above national median
The median salary for software engineers in Washington DC is $145,000, which is 9% above the national median of $133,080.
Washington DC vs National
Washington DC
$145,000
US National Median
$133,080
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See the career roadmap →Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024, Levels.fyi, Stack Overflow Developer Survey 2025.