Software Analyst Salary in Richmond, VA

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How much does a Software Analyst make in Richmond, VA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Analyst in Richmond, VA is $129,064. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $117,471 to $141,836, with most professionals earning between $106,917 and $153,464.

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What is a Software Analyst?

In a software development team, a Software Analyst is the person who studies the software application domain, prepares software requirements, and specification (Software Requirements Specification) documents. The Software Analyst is the seam between the software users and the software developers. They convey the demands of software users to the developers....

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Average Salary Range for Software Analyst in Richmond, VA

Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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135564
What is the average salary for Software Analyst in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Software Analyst in Richmond, VA. The base salary for Software Analyst ranges from $117,471 to $141,836 with the average base salary of $129,064. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $122,033 to $150,727 with the average total cash compensation of $135,564.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $129,064 $117,471 - $141,836
Bonus $6,500 $4,562 - $8,892
Total Pay $135,564 $122,033 - $150,727
* 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.

Software Analyst Salary Near Richmond, VA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Petersburg, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $117,109 - $141,399 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Virginia State University, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $117,109 - $141,399 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Newport News, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $113,476 - $137,012 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Hampton, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $113,476 - $137,012 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Suffolk, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $113,041 - $136,487 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Portsmouth, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $113,222 - $136,706 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
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About Richmond, Virginia    Richmond (/ˈrɪtʃmənd/) is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. It is the center of the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical ....More

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