Software Developer salary in Virginia
See how much software developers earn in Virginia, including median annual pay, hourly rate, and employment numbers.
Median annual
$128,000
Median hourly
$62
Employment
38,000
Comparison to national average
National median
$132,000
Virginia median
$128,000
Difference
-3%
What that salary is really worth in Virginia
Virginia's cost of living is 103 on an index where the US average is 100 — about 3% more expensive than the national average. Housing is the biggest driver at 108 versus a national baseline of 100.
Nominal median pay
$128,000
Cost-of-living adjusted
$124,272
vs national median
−$7,728
Adjusted for local prices, a software developer in Virginia has the buying power of roughly $124,272 at national average prices — less real purchasing power than the national median for this career, despite the headline number.
State income tax
2%–5.75% graduated state income tax
Largest job markets
Virginia Beach, Richmond, Arlington
Software Developer pay in other states
About this data
This salary estimate is based on aggregated labor market data. Actual pay can vary by employer, experience level, certifications, and specific location within Virginia. Cost-of-living figures are composite state-level estimates where the US average equals 100.