Software Engineer salary in Virginia
Typical advertised pay for Software Engineer roles in Virginia, from real job postings on FindRole.
Median advertised base salary
$211,200
Most postings fall between $192,050 and $219,750.
Based on 265 postings across 15 companies. Updated September 10, 2026.
As of September 2026, the median advertised base salary for Software Engineer roles in Virginia is $211,200, based on 265 live job postings from 15 employers tracked by FindRole.
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Salary by seniority
| Level | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior | $142,400 | $151,602 | $177,266 | 24 |
| Not specified | $113,700 | $137,500 | $150,265 | 38 |
Top companies hiring Software Engineers
- Capital One Financial 193 postings · median $211,200
- Booz Allen Hamilton 21 postings · median $113,700
- General Dynamics 9 postings · median $160,000
- CoStar Group 9 postings · median $150,000
- Comcast 8 postings · median $150,265
- Anduril Industries 6 postings · median $207,500
- Mastercard 5 postings · median $137,500
- Genworth Financial 5 postings · median $120,850
Open Software Engineer roles right now
The postings these numbers come from — see all Software Engineer jobs.
- Senior Software Engineer Mastercard · Arlington, VA View →
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- Senior Software Engineer, Intelligence Systems Anduril Industries · Reston, VA View →
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