Software Developers Salary in Virginia
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • Virginia
Software Developers in Virginia earn a median salary of $113,863 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, -14.4% vs the national median of $133,080. An estimated 22,320 software developers are employed across Virginia, with salaries ranging from $99,700 to $133,280 depending on location.
$113,863
Avg median salary in Virginia
$133,280
Highest paying metro
$99,700
Lowest paying metro
22,320
Employed in Virginia
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inSoftware Developers salaries by city in Virginia
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Virginia | $133,280 | $99,960 | $163,070 | 320 |
| Richmond, VA | $130,760 | $100,090 | $160,910 | 6,990 |
| Southside Virginia | $130,510 | $101,240 | $158,040 | 300 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $128,960 | $101,650 | $138,320 | 340 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $127,910 | $100,030 | $158,910 | 1,320 |
| Virginia Beach, VA-NC | $125,930 | $96,490 | $157,740 | 6,740 |
| Southwest Virginia | $109,860 | $86,900 | $141,200 | 350 |
| Southern West Virginia | $108,820 | $99,190 | $129,840 | 110 |
| Staunton, VA | $108,150 | $79,680 | $136,500 | 170 |
| Northern West Virginia | $107,260 | $91,140 | $128,620 | 260 |
| West Virginia | $103,550 | $79,480 | $126,880 | 2,280 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $103,110 | $82,120 | $128,500 | 580 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $102,530 | $86,880 | $135,190 | 660 |
| Northeast Virginia | $101,580 | $83,600 | $131,670 | 830 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $99,900 | $81,190 | $127,660 | 230 |
| Roanoke, VA | $99,700 | $79,860 | $126,830 | 840 |