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Software Engineers in Washington DC earn $100K–$171K. Median: $139K. Based on 16 public job postings (2025–2026).
Median: $139K · Based on 16 public Washington DC job postings · Updated November 8, 2026
This Software Engineer salary benchmark for Washington DC is built from public job postings at high-growth and AI-native companies — no private placement data. Figures reflect the posted-range midpoint and are refreshed as new postings are collected.
Washington DC Software Engineer pay runs 12% below the national median.
Software Engineers are engineers who design, build, and operate the core software systems. This benchmark reflects Mid-level base compensation for Washington DC-based roles at high-growth and AI-native companies.
What is the average Software Engineer salary in Washington DC?
The median pay is $139K, with a typical range of $100K–$171K, based on 16 public Washington DC job postings collected in 2025–2026.
How does Washington DC compare to the national Software Engineer salary?
The national median is $158K; Washington DC is shown above.
Where does this data come from?
Public job postings on company career pages — no private placement or client data. Minimum 15 Washington DC postings.
Posted-range midpoints (USD) aggregated from 16 public job postings located in Washington DC (2025–2026). Range = 25th–75th percentile; median = 50th percentile. Equity is excluded. At least 15 Washington DC postings required to publish. Last refreshed November 8, 2026.
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