High-paying software engineering jobs in Alexandria

Software Engineering develops and maintains software applications. Engineers write code, design solutions, and ensure quality. Programming skills and problem-solving abilities are essential.


The 3,578 software engineering jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $94,377 and $154,434 per year. Software Engineer, Full Stack Developer and Data Engineer are among the most popular high-paying roles in Alexandria, VA.

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Updated Aug 31, 2026
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Alexandria, VA
Virginia
Job openings (Alexandria)

Software Architect

Alexandria

$87.48 per hour

Virginia

$92.47 per hour

Devops Engineer

Alexandria

$154,434 per year

Virginia

$131,897 per year

Solution Architect

Alexandria

$153,000 per year

Virginia

$169,198 per year

Cloud Engineer

Alexandria

$147,624 per year

Virginia

$140,074 per year

Back End Developer

Alexandria

$136,143 per year

Virginia

$136,535 per year

Software Engineer

Alexandria

$123,599 per year

Virginia

$128,341 per year

Data Engineer

Alexandria

$117,561 per year

Virginia

$151,020 per year

Full Stack Developer

Alexandria

$116,309 per year

Virginia

$140,663 per year

Front End Developer

Alexandria

$101,969 per year

Virginia

$127,652 per year

Automation Engineer

Alexandria

$94,377 per year

Virginia

$114,011 per year

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