Software Development Engineer Salary in Virginia

How much does a Software Development Engineer make in Virginia?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Software Development Engineer in Virginia is $129,415 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $62.

However, a Software Development Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $150,567
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $119,228 to $140,487
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $109,953

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Software Development Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$140,487	$11,707	$2,702	$68
Average	$129,415	$10,785	$2,489	$62
25th Percentile	$119,228	$9,936	$2,293	$57

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Key Factors That Influence Software Development Engineer Salaries

A Software Development Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Software Development Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Software Development Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $81,598
Early Career (1-2 years): $105,007
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $128,601
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $148,792
Expert (over 8 years): $171,034

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Software ... Level Software Development Engineer	$81,598
Software ... Level Software Development Engineer	$105,007
Software ... Level Software Development Engineer	$128,601
Software ... Level Software Development Engineer	$148,792
Software ... Level Software Development Engineer	$171,034

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How Do Software Development Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Software Development Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $142,292.
California: $141,752.
Massachusetts: $139,863.

District of Columbia $142,292 California $141,752 Massachusetts $139,863 Washington $139,349 New Jersey $139,297 Alaska $139,117 Connecticut $137,344 New York $136,624

Hawaii $134,324 Rhode Island $133,244 Maryland $132,512 Minnesota $131,509 Colorado $131,124 Illinois $130,995 Oregon $130,507 Delaware $130,147

New Hampshire $129,921 Virginia $129,415 Pennsylvania $127,937 Nevada $127,191 North Dakota $126,947 Michigan $126,562 Wisconsin $126,420 Vermont $126,137

Texas $125,354 Maine $125,302 Arizona $125,225 Ohio $125,135 Georgia $123,953 Indiana $123,362 Wyoming $123,246 Utah $123,066

Iowa $122,989 Kansas $122,372 Louisiana $122,192 North Carolina $122,128 Missouri $122,102 Florida $121,601 Montana $121,331 Nebraska $121,074

Kentucky $120,933 South Carolina $120,419 Tennessee $120,097 Idaho $119,969 New Mexico $119,031 Oklahoma $118,825 Alabama $118,067 South Dakota $116,794

Arkansas $116,100 West Virginia $115,728 Mississippi $114,610

Top Paying Cities for Software Development Engineers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Ivanhoe: $118,105
Lambsburg: $118,696
Laurel Fork: $118,696

Ivanhoe, VA $118,105 Lambsburg, VA $118,696 Laurel Fork, VA $118,696 Marion, VA $112,142 Max Meadows, VA $117,527 Meadowview, VA $112,142 Mouth Of Wilson, VA $115,419 Rocky Gap, VA $117,527

Ruther Glen, VA $124,300 Sealston, VA $141,649 Sharps, VA $124,300 Spotsylvania, VA $124,300 Sparta, VA $124,300 Stafford, VA $141,649 Stratford, VA $132,974 Tappahannock, VA $124,300

Thornburg, VA $124,300 Unionville, VA $124,300 Village, VA $124,300 Warsaw, VA $124,300 Weems, VA $120,046 Sandy Point, VA $132,974 White Stone, VA $120,046 Wicomico Church, VA $120,046

Woodford, VA $124,300 Zacata, VA $132,974 Winchester, VA $141,649 Bentonville, VA $141,649 Berryville, VA $141,649 Boyce, VA $141,649 Brucetown, VA $141,649 Chester Gap, VA $141,649

Clear Brook, VA $141,649 Cross Junction, VA $127,474 Fishers Hill, VA $141,649 Flint Hill, VA $141,649 Front Royal, VA $141,649 Gore, VA $127,474 Hume, VA $141,649 Huntly, VA $141,649

Strasburg, VA $141,649 Linden, VA $141,649 Markham, VA $141,649 Maurertown, VA $141,649 Middletown, VA $141,649 Millwood, VA $141,649 Rileyville, VA $141,649 Earlysville, VA $115,432

Esmont, VA $115,432 Faber, VA $115,432 Fishersville, VA $115,432 Free Union, VA $115,432 Gordonsville, VA $124,300 Greenwood, VA $115,432 Ivy, VA $115,432 Keene, VA $115,432

Keswick, VA $119,866 Locust Dale, VA $132,974 Lovingston, VA $115,432 Lyndhurst, VA $115,432 Montpelier Station, VA $124,300 Nellysford, VA $115,432 North Garden, VA $115,432 Orange, VA $124,300

Palmyra, VA $124,300 Piney River, VA $115,586 Quinque, VA $119,866 Roseland, VA $115,432 Ruckersville, VA $119,866 Schuyler, VA $115,432 Shipman, VA $115,432 Somerset, VA $124,300

Stanardsville, VA $119,866 Troy, VA $124,300 Tyro, VA $115,432 Waynesboro, VA $115,432 White Hall, VA $115,432 Woodberry Forest, VA $124,300 Achilles, VA $120,560 Amelia Court House, VA $124,107

Ark, VA $120,457 Arvonia, VA $115,432 Ashland, VA $124,814 Aylett, VA $124,235 Barhamsville, VA $122,758 Beaumont, VA $124,300 Beaverdam, VA $124,300 Bena, VA $120,560

Bohannon, VA $120,316 Bremo Bluff, VA $124,300 Bruington, VA $124,235 Bumpass, VA $124,300 Cardinal, VA $120,251 Cartersville, VA $124,274 Charles City, VA $124,171 Christchurch, VA $120,997

Church View, VA $122,333 Cobbs Creek, VA $120,059 Columbia, VA $124,300 Crozier, VA $124,557 Cumberland, VA $123,143 Deltaville, VA $120,020 Diggs, VA $120,316 Redwood, VA $117,784

Rich Creek, VA $117,527 Ridgeway, VA $118,941 Riner, VA $117,527 Ripplemead, VA $117,527 Rocky Mount, VA $117,784 Salem, VA $118,298 Sandy Level, VA $116,730 Shawsville, VA $117,887

Spencer, VA $118,812 Staffordsville, VA $117,527 Stanleytown, VA $117,835 Stuart, VA $118,645 Thaxton, VA $117,887 Troutville, VA $118,298 Union Hall, VA $117,026 Vesta, VA $118,170

Villamont, VA $118,092 Vinton, VA $118,298 Wirtz, VA $118,144 Woolwine, VA $117,771 Bristol, VA $112,258 Abingdon, VA $112,142 Andover, VA $112,142 Appalachia, VA $112,142

Bee, VA $112,142 Ben Hur, VA $112,142 Big Stone Gap, VA $112,142 Birchleaf, VA $112,142 Blackwater, VA $112,142 Castlewood, VA $112,142 Cleveland, VA $112,142 Clinchco, VA $112,142

Clintwood, VA $112,142 Coeburn, VA $112,142 Damascus, VA $112,142 Dante, VA $112,142 Davenport, VA $112,142 Dryden, VA $112,142 Duffield, VA $112,566 Dungannon, VA $112,322

East Stone Gap, VA $112,142 Ewing, VA $112,142 Fort Blackmore, VA $112,618 Gate City, VA $113,042 Haysi, VA $112,142 Hiltons, VA $112,978 Honaker, VA $112,142 Jonesville, VA $112,142

Keokee, VA $112,142 Lebanon, VA $112,142 Mc Clure, VA $112,142 Mendota, VA $112,322 Nickelsville, VA $112,566 Nora, VA $112,142 Norton, VA $112,142 Pennington Gap, VA $112,142

Pound, VA $112,142 Rosedale, VA $112,142 Rose Hill, VA $112,142 Saint Charles, VA $112,142 Saint Paul, VA $112,142 Weber City, VA $113,042 Whitetop, VA $112,142 Wise, VA $112,142

Pulaski, VA $117,527 Atkins, VA $112,142 Austinville, VA $118,105 Barren Springs, VA $117,527 Bastian, VA $117,527 Bland, VA $117,527 Broadford, VA $112,142 Cana, VA $118,696

Ceres, VA $114,828 Chilhowie, VA $112,142 Cripple Creek, VA $118,105 Crockett, VA $116,126 Draper, VA $117,527 Dugspur, VA $117,527 Elk Creek, VA $118,696 Emory, VA $112,142

Fancy Gap, VA $118,696 Fries, VA $118,696 Galax, VA $118,696 Glade Spring, VA $112,142 Rural Retreat, VA $116,126 Saltville, VA $112,142 Speedwell, VA $118,105 Sugar Grove, VA $112,142

Tannersville, VA $112,142 Troutdale, VA $112,142 Willis, VA $117,527 Woodlawn, VA $118,696 Wytheville, VA $117,527 Staunton, VA $115,432 Augusta Springs, VA $115,432 Bacova, VA $117,527

Blue Grass, VA $116,473 Brownsburg, VA $115,432 Buena Vista, VA $115,779 Churchville, VA $115,432 Clifton Forge, VA $117,077 Covington, VA $117,527 Craigsville, VA $115,432 Crimora, VA $115,432

Deerfield, VA $115,432 Doe Hill, VA $115,432 Fairfield, VA $115,432 Fort Defiance, VA $115,432 Glen Wilton, VA $116,962 Goshen, VA $115,432 Greenville, VA $115,432 Grottoes, VA $115,432

Head Waters, VA $115,432 Hot Springs, VA $116,473 Iron Gate, VA $116,949 Lexington, VA $115,869 Low Moor, VA $117,308 Mc Dowell, VA $115,432 Middlebrook, VA $115,432 Millboro, VA $115,432

Mint Spring, VA $115,432 Montebello, VA $115,432 Monterey, VA $116,473 Mount Sidney, VA $115,432 Mustoe, VA $116,473 New Hope, VA $115,432 Port Republic, VA $115,432 Raphine, VA $115,432

Rockbridge Baths, VA $115,432 Selma, VA $117,270 Steeles Tavern, VA $115,432 Stuarts Draft, VA $115,432 Swoope, VA $115,432 Verona, VA $115,432 Vesuvius, VA $115,432 Warm Springs, VA $116,473

West Augusta, VA $115,432 Weyers Cave, VA $115,432 Williamsville, VA $115,432 Lynchburg, VA $116,203 Altavista, VA $116,165 Alton, VA $119,802 Amherst, VA $116,049 Appomattox, VA $115,843

Bedford, VA $116,589 Big Island, VA $115,946 Blairs, VA $118,722 Brookneal, VA $115,432 Buffalo Junction, VA $120,341 Callands, VA $117,231 Chatham, VA $116,473 Clifford, VA $115,792

Clover, VA $115,432 Cluster Springs, VA $119,802 Coleman Falls, VA $116,049 Concord, VA $116,203 Crystal Hill, VA $115,432 Danville, VA $118,722 Hillsville, VA $118,105 Carson, VA $124,480

Hiwassee, VA $117,527 Independence, VA $118,696 Annandale, VA $142,292 Burke, VA $142,073 Dumfries, VA $141,649 Dunn Loring, VA $142,292 Fairfax, VA $142,125 Fairfax Station, VA $142,035

Falls Church, VA $142,292 Fort Belvoir, VA $142,073 Great Falls, VA $142,073 Greenway, VA $142,292 Lorton, VA $141,996 Merrifield, VA $142,253 Mc Lean, VA $142,292 West Mclean, VA $142,292

Mount Vernon, VA $142,163 Newington, VA $142,125 Dry Fork, VA $116,833 Brooke, VA $141,649 Evington, VA $115,946 Forest, VA $116,203 Gladstone, VA $115,792 Gladys, VA $115,843

Glasgow, VA $116,178 Goode, VA $115,998 Gretna, VA $116,280 Halifax, VA $115,432 Howardsville, VA $115,432 Hurt, VA $116,126 Java, VA $115,432 Ararat, VA $118,696

Axton, VA $118,298 Bassett, VA $117,771 Belspring, VA $117,527 Bent Mountain, VA $118,195 Blacksburg, VA $117,527 Blue Ridge, VA $118,298 Boones Mill, VA $118,247 Buchanan, VA $116,769

Callaway, VA $117,835 Christiansburg, VA $117,527 Cascade, VA $118,966 Catawba, VA $118,195 Check, VA $117,784 Claudville, VA $118,838 Cloverdale, VA $118,298 Collinsville, VA $118,002

Copper Hill, VA $117,938 Critz, VA $118,709 Daleville, VA $118,298 Dublin, VA $117,527 Eagle Rock, VA $116,910 Eggleston, VA $117,527 Elliston, VA $117,990 Ferrum, VA $117,527

Fieldale, VA $118,118 Fincastle, VA $117,990 Floyd, VA $117,527 Glade Hill, VA $117,398 Glen Lyn, VA $117,527 Goodview, VA $118,144 Hardy, VA $118,298 Henry, VA $117,527

Huddleston, VA $116,460 Keeling, VA $115,432 Chester, VA $124,685 Chesterfield, VA $124,801 Church Road, VA $124,480 Colonial Heights, VA $124,685 Courtland, VA $121,434 Dendron, VA $121,549

Dewitt, VA $124,223 Dinwiddie, VA $124,428 Disputanta, VA $124,531 Dolphin, VA $123,914 Drewryville, VA $123,914 Ebony, VA $123,914 Elberon, VA $121,485 Emporia, VA $123,914

Ford, VA $124,223 Franklin, VA $120,444 Freeman, VA $123,914 Gasburg, VA $123,914 Hopewell, VA $124,685 Ivor, VA $120,958 Jarratt, VA $123,914 Lawrenceville, VA $123,914

Mc Kenney, VA $124,017 Meredithville, VA $123,914 Newsoms, VA $122,166 Prince George, VA $124,685 Rawlings, VA $123,991 Sedley, VA $121,113 Skippers, VA $123,914 Spring Grove, VA $122,359

Stony Creek, VA $124,171 Surry, VA $121,472 Sussex, VA $123,631 Sutherland, VA $124,685 Valentines, VA $123,914 Wakefield, VA $121,627 Warfield, VA $123,953 Waverly, VA $122,745

White Plains, VA $123,914 Wilsons, VA $124,056 Yale, VA $123,619 Zuni, VA $120,676 Claremont, VA $122,565 Farmville, VA $115,432 Baskerville, VA $124,582 Indian Valley, VA $117,527

Mc Coy, VA $117,527 Martinsville, VA $118,298 Meadows Of Dan, VA $118,105 Moneta, VA $117,887 Montvale, VA $118,092 Narrows, VA $117,527 Newbern, VA $117,527 New Castle, VA $117,887

Newport, VA $117,527 New River, VA $117,527 Oriskany, VA $117,501 Paint Bank, VA $117,527 Parrott, VA $117,527 Patrick Springs, VA $118,452 Pearisburg, VA $117,527 Pembroke, VA $117,527

Penhook, VA $116,910 Pilot, VA $117,527 Pittsville, VA $116,550 Radford, VA $117,527 Long Island, VA $115,676 Lowry, VA $115,792 Lynch Station, VA $116,319 Madison Heights, VA $116,203

Monroe, VA $115,946 Naruna, VA $115,586 Nathalie, VA $115,432 Natural Bridge, VA $116,345 Natural Bridge Station, VA $116,319 Nelson, VA $125,264 Norwood, VA $115,484 Ringgold, VA $118,722

Rustburg, VA $116,203 Scottsburg, VA $115,432 Scottsville, VA $115,432 South Boston, VA $115,432 Spout Spring, VA $116,049 Sutherlin, VA $117,077 Sweet Briar, VA $116,152 Vernon Hill, VA $115,432

Virgilina, VA $125,264 Wingina, VA $115,432 Amonate, VA $112,142 Bandy, VA $112,142 Big Rock, VA $112,142 Bishop, VA $113,376 Bluefield, VA $116,075 Boissevain, VA $116,075

Breaks, VA $112,142 Burkes Garden, VA $114,828 Cedar Bluff, VA $112,142 Doran, VA $112,142 Falls Mills, VA $116,075 Grundy, VA $112,142 Horsepen, VA $113,376 Hurley, VA $113,337

Jewell Ridge, VA $112,142 Keen Mountain, VA $112,142 Mavisdale, VA $112,142 Maxie, VA $112,142 North Tazewell, VA $112,142 Oakwood, VA $112,142 Pilgrims Knob, VA $112,142 Pocahontas, VA $116,075

Pounding Mill, VA $112,142 Raven, VA $112,142 Red Ash, VA $112,142 Richlands, VA $112,142 Rowe, VA $112,142 Shortt Gap, VA $112,142 Swords Creek, VA $112,142 Tazewell, VA $112,142

Vansant, VA $112,142 Whitewood, VA $112,142 Wolford, VA $113,376 Boydton, VA $121,537 Bracey, VA $124,582 Brodnax, VA $123,914 Buckingham, VA $115,432 Burkeville, VA $123,966

Charlotte Court House, VA $115,432 Chase City, VA $115,432 Clarksville, VA $120,341 Crewe, VA $124,043 Cullen, VA $115,432 Dillwyn, VA $115,432 Drakes Branch, VA $115,432 Dundas, VA $123,914

Evergreen, VA $115,638 Fort Mitchell, VA $115,432 Green Bay, VA $115,432 Hampden Sydney, VA $115,432 Kenbridge, VA $123,914 Keysville, VA $115,432 La Crosse, VA $123,914 Lunenburg, VA $123,914

Meherrin, VA $115,432 Nottoway, VA $124,017 Pamplin, VA $115,432 Phenix, VA $115,432 Prospect, VA $115,432 Randolph, VA $115,432 Red House, VA $115,484 Red Oak, VA $115,432

Rice, VA $117,553 Saxe, VA $115,432 Skipwith, VA $120,341 South Hill, VA $123,914 Victoria, VA $123,914 Wylliesburg, VA $115,432 Roanoke, VA $118,298 Wachapreague, VA $120,868

Wardtown, VA $120,868 Wattsville, VA $120,509 Willis Wharf, VA $121,151 Windsor, VA $120,367 Withams, VA $120,509 Norfolk, VA $120,547 Newport News, VA $120,817 Fort Eustis, VA $120,817

Hampton, VA $120,817 Fort Monroe, VA $120,676 Poquoson, VA $120,817 Yorktown, VA $120,714 Lackey, VA $120,663 Seaford, VA $120,817 Portsmouth, VA $120,547 Fort Lee, VA $124,685

Petersburg, VA $124,685 Virginia State University, VA $124,685 Alberta, VA $123,914 Ammon, VA $124,171 Blackstone, VA $124,004 Boykins, VA $123,914 Branchville, VA $123,914 Capron, VA $123,143

Round Hill, VA $141,649 Catharpin, VA $141,649 Delaplane, VA $141,649 Ashburn, VA $141,649 Chantilly, VA $141,906 Gainesville, VA $141,649 Hamilton, VA $141,649 Lincoln, VA $141,649

Sterling, VA $140,891 Haymarket, VA $141,649 Herndon, VA $141,906 Leesburg, VA $141,649 Lovettsville, VA $141,649 Nokesville, VA $141,649 Upperville, VA $141,649 Warrenton, VA $141,649

Reston, VA $142,035 Waterford, VA $141,649 The Plains, VA $141,649 Doswell, VA $124,364 Dutton, VA $119,994 Fork Union, VA $124,300 Foster, VA $120,226 Glen Allen, VA $125,071

Gloucester, VA $120,149 Gloucester Point, VA $120,611 Goochland, VA $124,197 Grimstead, VA $120,187 Gum Spring, VA $124,235 Gwynn, VA $120,187 Hadensville, VA $124,300 Hallieford, VA $120,110

Hanover, VA $124,762 Hardyville, VA $120,020 Hartfield, VA $120,033 Hayes, VA $120,290 Henrico, VA $125,071 Hudgins, VA $120,251 Jamaica, VA $123,027 Jamestown, VA $120,303

Jetersville, VA $124,094 Kents Store, VA $124,300 King And Queen Court House, VA $124,223 King William, VA $124,171 Lanexa, VA $122,963 Lightfoot, VA $121,665 Little Plymouth, VA $123,143 Locust Hill, VA $120,046

Louisa, VA $124,300 Macon, VA $124,158 Maidens, VA $124,184 Manakin Sabot, VA $124,762 Mannboro, VA $124,145 Manquin, VA $124,608 Maryus, VA $120,560 Mascot, VA $122,423

Mathews, VA $120,264 Burgess, VA $120,046 Accomac, VA $120,868 Assawoman, VA $120,509 Atlantic, VA $120,509 Battery Park, VA $120,817 Belle Haven, VA $120,868 Birdsnest, VA $120,714

Bloxom, VA $120,509 Cape Charles, VA $120,573 Capeville, VA $120,637 Carrollton, VA $120,817 Carrsville, VA $120,251 Cheriton, VA $120,611 Chesapeake, VA $120,393 Chincoteague Island, VA $120,868

Wallops Island, VA $120,868 Craddockville, VA $120,868 Davis Wharf, VA $120,457 Eastville, VA $120,611 Exmore, VA $121,035 Franktown, VA $120,804 Greenbackville, VA $120,509 Greenbush, VA $120,509

Hacksneck, VA $120,868 Hallwood, VA $120,509 Harborton, VA $120,868 Horntown, VA $120,509 Oak Hall, VA $120,509 Isle Of Wight, VA $120,457 Jamesville, VA $120,740 Jenkins Bridge, VA $120,509

Keller, VA $120,868 Locustville, VA $120,868 Machipongo, VA $120,650 Mappsville, VA $120,509 Marionville, VA $120,791 Mears, VA $120,509 Melfa, VA $120,868 Modest Town, VA $120,509

Nassawadox, VA $120,856 Nelsonia, VA $120,509 New Church, VA $120,509 Onancock, VA $120,509 Onley, VA $120,509 Oyster, VA $120,650 Painter, VA $120,868 Parksley, VA $120,868

Pungoteague, VA $120,868 Quinby, VA $120,868 Rescue, VA $120,817 Sanford, VA $120,509 Saxis, VA $120,868 Seaview, VA $120,624 Smithfield, VA $120,817 Suffolk, VA $120,354

Tangier, VA $120,046 Tasley, VA $120,868 Temperanceville, VA $120,509 Townsend, VA $120,688 Virginia Beach, VA $122,475 Dulles, VA $141,996 Aldie, VA $141,649 Amissville, VA $141,649

Arcola, VA $141,649 Manassas, VA $141,649 Marshall, VA $141,649 Middleburg, VA $141,649 Catlett, VA $141,649 Centreville, VA $141,778 Clifton, VA $141,868 Orlean, VA $141,649

Paeonian Springs, VA $141,649 Paris, VA $141,649 Philomont, VA $141,649 Purcellville, VA $141,649 Bluemont, VA $141,649 Bristow, VA $141,649 Broad Run, VA $141,649 Calverton, VA $141,649

Casanova, VA $141,649 Rectortown, VA $141,649 Mechanicsville, VA $125,071 Midlothian, VA $125,019 Millers Tavern, VA $124,274 Mineral, VA $124,300 Moon, VA $120,290 Moseley, VA $124,557

New Canton, VA $124,300 New Kent, VA $123,490 New Point, VA $120,444 Newtown, VA $124,300 Norge, VA $121,884 North, VA $120,174 Oilville, VA $124,300 Onemo, VA $120,341

Ordinary, VA $120,406 Port Haywood, VA $120,354 Powhatan, VA $124,158 Providence Forge, VA $123,554 Quinton, VA $124,660 Rockville, VA $124,660 Ruthville, VA $123,413 Saint Stephens Church, VA $124,223

Saluda, VA $120,894 Sandston, VA $125,071 Sandy Hook, VA $124,235 Schley, VA $120,290 Severn, VA $120,509 Shacklefords, VA $122,359 State Farm, VA $124,287 Stevensville, VA $124,197

Studley, VA $124,968 Susan, VA $120,393 Toano, VA $122,115 Topping, VA $120,046 Trevilians, VA $124,300 Richmond, VA $125,071 Urbanna, VA $120,753 Wake, VA $120,033

Walkerton, VA $124,184 Ware Neck, VA $120,239 Water View, VA $122,166 West Point, VA $122,899 White Marsh, VA $120,303 Wicomico, VA $120,509 Williamsburg, VA $120,303 Woods Cross Roads, VA $120,149

Montpelier, VA $124,300 Oakton, VA $142,125 Occoquan, VA $141,906 Quantico, VA $141,649 Springfield, VA $142,253 Triangle, VA $141,649 Vienna, VA $142,202 Woodbridge, VA $141,778

Arlington, VA $142,292 Fort Myer, VA $142,292 Mattaponi, VA $122,616 Dhs, VA $142,292 Fort Valley, VA $141,649 Star Tannery, VA $141,649 Stephens City, VA $141,649 Stephenson, VA $141,649

Toms Brook, VA $141,649 White Post, VA $141,649 Woodstock, VA $141,649 Culpeper, VA $141,649 Aroda, VA $124,300 Banco, VA $127,127 Bealeton, VA $141,649 Boston, VA $141,649

Brandy Station, VA $141,649 Brightwood, VA $132,974 Castleton, VA $141,649 Elkwood, VA $141,649 Etlan, VA $141,649 Goldvein, VA $141,649 Graves Mill, VA $127,127 Haywood, VA $141,649

Hood, VA $127,127 Jeffersonton, VA $141,649 Leon, VA $141,649 Lignum, VA $141,649 Madison, VA $132,974 Midland, VA $141,649 Mitchells, VA $132,974 Oakpark, VA $132,974

Pratts, VA $132,974 Radiant, VA $132,974 Rapidan, VA $132,974 Remington, VA $141,649 Reva, VA $141,649 Richardsville, VA $141,649 Rixeyville, VA $141,649 Rochelle, VA $124,300

Somerville, VA $141,649 Sperryville, VA $141,649 Stevensburg, VA $141,649 Sumerduck, VA $141,649 Syria, VA $132,974 Viewtown, VA $141,649 Washington, VA $141,649 Wolftown, VA $127,127

Woodville, VA $141,649 Harrisonburg, VA $115,432 Basye, VA $128,541 Bergton, VA $128,541 Bridgewater, VA $115,432 Broadway, VA $115,432 Criders, VA $115,432 Dayton, VA $115,432

Edinburg, VA $141,649 Elkton, VA $115,432 Alexandria, VA $142,292 Fredericksburg, VA $141,649 Bowling Green, VA $124,300 Burr Hill, VA $132,974 Callao, VA $124,300 Caret, VA $124,300

Center Cross, VA $124,300 Champlain, VA $124,300 Coles Point, VA $132,974 Colonial Beach, VA $141,649 Corbin, VA $124,300 Dahlgren, VA $141,649 Dogue, VA $137,318 Dunnsville, VA $124,300

Edwardsville, VA $122,166 Farnham, VA $124,300 Garrisonville, VA $141,649 Hague, VA $132,974 Hartwood, VA $141,649 Haynesville, VA $124,300 Heathsville, VA $122,166 Hustle, VA $124,300

Irvington, VA $120,046 Jersey, VA $135,866 Kilmarnock, VA $120,046 King George, VA $141,649 Kinsale, VA $124,300 Ladysmith, VA $124,300 Lancaster, VA $120,046 Laneview, VA $124,300

Lively, VA $120,046 Locust Grove, VA $132,974 Loretto, VA $124,300 Lottsburg, VA $122,166 Merry Point, VA $120,046 Milford, VA $124,300 Mollusk, VA $120,046 Montross, VA $124,300

Morattico, VA $124,300 Mount Holly, VA $132,974 Ninde, VA $141,649 Nuttsville, VA $122,166 Oldhams, VA $124,300 Ophelia, VA $120,046 Partlow, VA $124,300 Port Royal, VA $124,300

Rappahannock Academy, VA $124,300 Reedville, VA $120,046 Rhoadesville, VA $124,300 Rollins Fork, VA $124,300 Fulks Run, VA $115,432 Hinton, VA $115,432 Keezletown, VA $115,432 Lacey Spring, VA $115,432

Linville, VA $115,432 Luray, VA $141,649 Mc Gaheysville, VA $115,432 Mount Crawford, VA $115,432 Mount Jackson, VA $141,649 Mount Solon, VA $115,432 New Market, VA $128,541 Orkney Springs, VA $128,541

Penn Laird, VA $115,432 Quicksburg, VA $128,541 Pleasant Valley, VA $115,432 Shenandoah, VA $115,432 Singers Glen, VA $115,432 Stanley, VA $128,541 Timberville, VA $128,541 Charlottesville, VA $115,432

Afton, VA $115,432 Arrington, VA $115,535 Barboursville, VA $124,300 Batesville, VA $115,432 Covesville, VA $115,432 Crozet, VA $115,432 Dyke, VA $115,432 Ruby, VA $141,649

Software Development Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Software Development Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

$119,228

Average $129,415/year

$140,487

$9,936

Average $10,785/month

$11,707

$2,293

Average $2,489/week

$2,702

$57

Average $62/hour

$68

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$140,487	$11,707	$2,702	$68
Average	$129,415	$10,785	$2,489	$62
25th Percentile	$119,228	$9,936	$2,293	$57

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