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Software engineer salary in Arlington, VA (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$129,648
same
as national average
Average $129,648
Low $81,492
High $206,260

The average salary for a software engineer is $129,648 per year in Arlington, VA and $5,000 cash bonus per year.133 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 26, 2026).

Software Engineer job openings in Arlington, VA

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Senior Software Development En...
Amazon.com3.5out of 5 stars.
Arlington, VA
Full-time
3 weeks ago

Highest paying companies for Software Engineer in Arlington, VA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
TEKsystems
 
$187,200per year
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Promise
 
$186,250per year
Amazon.com
 
$183,026per year
PDS
 
$182,000per year
CTA Inc
 
$180,000per year
Donatech Corporation
 
$177,393per year

Highest paying cities for Software Engineers near Arlington, VA

  1. Herndon, VA
    $149,920 per year
  2. Chantilly, VA
    $137,281 per year
  3. McLean, VA
    $132,367 per year
  4. Reston, VA
    $131,560 per year
  5. Arlington, VA
    $129,648 per year

Where can a Software Engineer earn more?

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

Entry Level Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $117,383 per year

Junior Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $72,502 per year

Principal Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $179,852 per year

Software Engineer Intern

Job openings
Average $25.70 per hour