Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Virginia | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $136,460 | $142,991 | -5% |
| Median hourly wage | $65.61 | $68.75 | -5% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $134,975.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | $129,625 | $93,100 | $171,500 | 100 |
The median annual salary for a Software Engineer in Virginia is $136,460, or about $65.61 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Software Engineers is $142,991. Virginia is -5% below the national median.
Entry-level software engineers in Virginia typically earn from $93,100 depending on the city and employer.
With 88,280 software engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $136,460, Virginia offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.