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Engineer salary in Arlington, VA, 2026

How much does an Engineer make in Arlington, VA?

Average base salary

$124,743
9%
above national average
Average $124,743
Low $80,837
High $192,496

The average salary for a engineer is $124,743 per year in Arlington, VA. 131 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 5, 2026).

Engineer job openings in Arlington, VA

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macOS Engineer - SBG
DSS, Inc.3.7out of 5 stars.
Arlington, VA
Full-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Engineer in Arlington, VA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Piper Companies
 
$197,500per year
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Zachary Piper Solutions
 
$197,500per year
AMERICAN SYSTEMS
 
$175,000per year
Nigel Frank International
 
$172,500per year
System High Corporation
 
$170,000per year
Gridiron IT
 
$157,500per year

Highest paying cities for Engineers near Arlington, VA

  1. Reston, VA
    $149,578 per year
  2. Chantilly, VA
    $145,926 per year
  3. Herndon, VA
    $140,555 per year
  4. McLean, VA
    $137,776 per year
  5. Alexandria, VA
    $134,124 per year

Where can an Engineer earn more?

Compare salaries for Engineers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Engineer get paid in Arlington, VA?

Associate Engineer

Job openings
Average $72,642 per year

Senior Associate Engineer

Job openings
Average $88,793 per year