Computer Software Engineer Salary in Washington, DC

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How much does a Computer Software Engineer make in Washington, DC? The average Computer Software Engineer salary in Washington, DC is $138,247 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $126,571 and $150,958. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Software Engineer, C# and C++ CAD

Anark - Boulder , CO

At Anark our Software Engineer is responsible for the development of critical integrations with 3D CAD systems in C# and C++. This position works with a team of motivated engineers to plan software ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 8 days ago

Advanced Software Engineer - Computer Vision

Kroger - Portland , OR

Advanced Software Engineer Location : Hybrid, based out of either Cincinnati, OH (preferred ... Bachelor's Degree Computer Science or in a STEM major * 5+ years of successful and applicable ...

LinkedIn - 27 days ago

Software Engineer, AI/Computer Vision

Snail Games USA - Culver City , CA

Job Description: We're looking for a versatile and skilled Software Engineer with experience in Computer Vision and Natural Language Processing to join our team. In this role, you will play a vital ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 20 days ago

Senior Software Engineer

Ursus, Inc. - Burlingame , CA

JOB TITLE: Infrastructure Software Engineer V LOCATION: Onsite in Burlingame, CA DURATION: 12 ... Experience with 3D computer vision or computer graphics preferred COMPANY: Our client is a Fortune ...

LinkedIn - 6 days ago

Senior Software Engineer, Automation Lead

Iridium - Chandler , AZ

A Senior Software Engineer is expected to be a technical leader: designing, writing, and reviewing ... Bachelor's degree (Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical degree) or comparable ...

LinkedIn - 1 day ago

Sr. Real-Time Software Engineer (NO CTC, Local to Bay Area, CA)

Maxonic - Sunnyvale , CA

Our group's role is to explore new promising technologies for future products and services in the emerging field of computer- and robot-assisted medical interventions. As a Software Engineer, you ...

LinkedIn - 2 days ago

What does a Computer Software Engineer do?

Common responsibilities of a Computer Software Engineer

Develop novel, accurate computer vision algorithms and advanced systems for applications such as real-time detection and tracking of people and objects, scene understanding, and real-time video enhancement.

March 29, 2023

Provide technical leadership including design and performance guidance on electronic and software design activities.

April 08, 2023

Design, implement, deploy and maintain robust and scalable computer vision solutions for image registration, segmentation and classification on high resolution imaging data and time series.

May 14, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Computer Software Engineer in Washington, DC

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126571

150958

138247

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131293

160017

144628

What is the average salary for Computer Software Engineer in 2024?

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 Washington, DC. The base salary for Computer Software Engineer ranges from $126,571 to $150,958 with the average base salary of $138,247. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $131,293 to $160,017 with the average total cash compensation of $144,628.

View Average Salary for Computer Software Engineer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$138,247	$126,571 - $150,958
Bonus	$6,381	$4,721 - $9,059
Total Pay	$144,628	$131,293 - $160,017

* 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 Washington, DC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Arlington, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $126,594 - $150,985	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Alexandria, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $126,594 - $150,985	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Annandale, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $126,594 - $150,985	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $126,328 - $150,667	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bethesda, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $126,594 - $150,985	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Silver Spring, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $126,594 - $150,985	COMPARE TO Washington, DC

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About Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area of 68.34 square miles (177.0 km2), of which 61.05 square miles (158.1 km2) is land and 7.29 square miles (18.9 km2) (10.67%) is water. The District is bordered by Montgomery County, Maryland to the northwest; Prince George's County, Maryland to the east; Arlington County, Virginia to the south; and Alexandria, Virginia to the west. The south bank of the Potomac River forms the District's border with Virginia and has two major tributaries: the An...

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