Software Engineer salary in District Of Columbia
Typical advertised pay for Software Engineer roles in District Of Columbia, from real job postings on FindRole.
Median advertised base salary
$209,500
Most postings fall between $181,174 and $224,125.
Based on 43 postings across 9 companies. Updated October 11, 2026.
As of October 2026, the median advertised base salary for Software Engineer roles in District Of Columbia is $209,500, based on 43 live job postings from 9 employers tracked by FindRole.
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Salary by seniority
| Level | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior | $207,250 | $222,000 | $226,800 | 19 |
| Not specified | $142,500 | $174,000 | $199,450 | 14 |
Skills employers ask for in Software Engineer roles are on the national page →
Top companies hiring Software Engineers
- Anduril Industries 14 postings · median $222,000
- SpaceX 10 postings · median $150,000
- Plaid 5 postings · median $226,800
- Circle 3 postings · median $178,750
- Cloudflare, Inc 3 postings · median $230,000
- Okta Inc 3 postings · median $191,000
- Humana 2 postings · median $126,950
- CVS Health 2 postings · median $199,949
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Create a free accountThese figures are the midpoint of the advertised salary range on real Software Engineer job postings indexed by FindRole — employer-stated base pay, not total compensation (they exclude equity and bonuses), and they reflect the roles we index rather than the whole market. A guide, not a guarantee.