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Senior software engineer salary in Arlington, VA (Updated 2026)

How much does a Senior Software Engineer make in Arlington, VA?

Average base salary

$156,606
same
as national average
Average $156,606
Low $108,720
High $225,584

The average salary for a senior software engineer is $156,606 per year in Arlington, VA and $8,000 cash bonus per year.98 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 2, 2026).

Senior Software Engineer job openings in Arlington, VA

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Lead Agentic Software Engineer...
Deloitte3.9out of 5 stars.
Arlington, VA
$159,100 - $265,100 a year
Full-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Senior Software Engineer in Arlington, VA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Ascendo Resources
 
$350,000per year
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InterImage
 
$219,925per year
New Relic
 
$185,000per year
Sierra Space
 
$183,705per year
Serco
 
$179,413per year
Belcan
 
$177,500per year

Highest paying cities for Senior Software Engineers near Arlington, VA

  1. McLean, VA
    $170,838 per year
  2. Reston, VA
    $161,932 per year
  3. Chantilly, VA
    $159,023 per year
  4. Tysons, VA
    $158,130 per year
  5. Herndon, VA
    $158,007 per year

Where can a Senior Software Engineer earn more?

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

Entry Level Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $122,485 per year

Junior Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $65,593 per year

Principal Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $182,863 per year

Software Engineer Intern

Job openings
Average $25.70 per hour