Last updated 2026-07-05
329 Software Engineering Jobs in Washington, DC, United States
Browse 329 Software Engineering jobs across Washington, DC, United States. Listings are updated hourly and include salary data where available.
Market data for Software Engineering jobs in Washington, DC, United States
A field focused on designing, developing, and maintaining software systems and applications.
Washington, DC, United States Software Engineering salary data
Salary figures are based on postings with disclosed compensation and are shown as annualized ranges when available.
Hourly Software Engineering roles near Washington, DC, United States pay a median rate of $66/hr based on 6 postings.
| Pay type | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | $105K | $135K–$177K | $215K |
| Hourly | $63/hr | $66/hr | $75/hr |
| Scope | P50 salary | P25-P75 range | Samples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington metro | $152K | $126K-$181K | 496 postings |
| District of Columbia | $166K | $124K-$191K | 135 postings |
| U.S. | $160K | $130K-$195K | 8,135 postings |
Pay visibility: 197 of 329 visible postings include structured pay data (60%).
Explore Washington, DC, United States Software Engineering salary data.
Companies with current Software Engineering listings
| Company | Active jobs |
|---|---|
| Boozallen | 67 |
| Peraton | 21 |
| Accenture Federal Services | 16 |
| Anduril Industries | 16 |
| Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory | 15 |
| Microsoft | 15 |
| Amazon | 12 |
Software Engineering jobs by schedule
Software Engineering jobs by seniority
Common Software Engineering job titles
| Title | Active jobs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 16 | 5% |
| Senior Software Engineer | 14 | 4% |
| DevOps Engineer | 9 | 3% |
| Lead Software Engineer | 9 | 3% |
| Senior DevOps Engineer | 6 | 2% |
Software Engineering jobs by listed location
| Location | Active jobs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC, United States | 109 | 42% |
| Arlington, VA, United States | 45 | 17% |
| Reston, VA, United States | 45 | 17% |
| McLean, VA, United States | 44 | 17% |
| Bethesda, MD, United States | 16 | 6% |
FAQ
- How many Software Engineering jobs are listed in Washington, DC, United States?
- This page currently shows 329 Software Engineering jobs in Washington, DC, United States.
- What salary data is available for Software Engineering jobs in Washington, DC, United States?
- Salary comparison includes Washington metro ($152K P50, $126K-$181K P25-P75, 496 postings) and District of Columbia ($166K P50, $124K-$191K P25-P75, 135 postings).
- Which companies are hiring for Software Engineering roles in Washington, DC, United States?
- Current listings include roles from Boozallen (67 jobs, 13%), Peraton (21 jobs, 4%), Accenture Federal Services (16 jobs, 3%), Anduril Industries (16 jobs, 3%), and Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (15 jobs, 3%).
- What seniority levels are common for Software Engineering jobs in Washington, DC, United States?
- The visible seniority mix includes Mid (162 jobs, 49%), Senior (143 jobs, 43%), Entry (22 jobs, 7%), and Intern (2 jobs, 1%).
- What work schedules are common for Software Engineering jobs in Washington, DC, United States?
- The visible schedule mix includes Full time (325 jobs, 99%), Contract (3 jobs, 1%), and Part time (1 job, 1%).
- What Software Engineering job titles are common in Washington, DC, United States?
- Common titles include Software Engineer (16 jobs, 5%), Senior Software Engineer (14 jobs, 4%), DevOps Engineer (9 jobs, 3%), Lead Software Engineer (9 jobs, 3%), and Senior DevOps Engineer (6 jobs, 2%).
- What does this market snapshot include?
- Most visible listings are full-time (325 of 329). Mid-level roles account for 162 of 329 listings. 197 of 329 visible postings include structured pay data.
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