Computer Software Engineer Salary in Norfolk, VA

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How much does a Computer Software Engineer make in Norfolk, VA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Computer Software Engineer in Norfolk, VA is $124,598. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $103,218 to a high of $148,145, with most professionals earning between $113,407 and $136,923.

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Average Salary Range for Computer Software Engineer in Norfolk, VA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
113407
136923
124598

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
117812
145508
130870
What is the average salary for Computer Software Engineer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Computer Software Engineer in Norfolk, VA. The base salary for Computer Software Engineer ranges from $113,407 to $136,923 with the average base salary of $124,598. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $117,812 to $145,508 with the average total cash compensation of $130,870.

View Average Salary for Computer Software Engineer as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $124,598 $113,407 - $136,923
Bonus $6,272 $4,405 - $8,585
Total Pay $130,870 $117,812 - $145,508
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Computer Software Engineer Salary Near Norfolk, VA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA
CITY, STATE Portsmouth, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $113,359 - $136,865 COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA
CITY, STATE Chesapeake, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $113,214 - $136,690 COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA
CITY, STATE Virginia Beach, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $115,092 - $138,958 COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA
CITY, STATE Hampton, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $113,985 - $137,621 COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA
CITY, STATE Suffolk, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $113,294 - $136,786 COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA
CITY, STATE Newport News, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $113,985 - $137,621 COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA
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About Norfolk, Virginia    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 96 square miles (250 km2), of which 54 square miles (140 km2) is land and 4....More

Norfolk, Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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