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Software Developer Salary in Virginia (2026)
$65.61 per hour · take-home ≈ $97,451/year ($8,121/month) for a single filer
Software Developer pay range in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $83,350 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $106,600 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $136,460 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $171,090 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $211,930 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 88,280 Software Developer jobs in Virginia (occupation code 15-1252, “Software Developers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Virginia
A median Software Developer salary of $136,460 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Virginia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $97,451 — an effective tax rate of 28.6%.
| Gross (median) | $136,460 |
| Federal income tax | −$21,484 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,439 |
| Virginia state income tax | −$7,086 |
| Take-home (annual) | $97,451 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,121 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Software Developer make in Virginia?
- The median Software Developer salary in Virginia is $136,460 per year ($65.61 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $106,600 and $171,090.
- What is the take-home pay for a Software Developer in Virginia?
- On the median salary of $136,460, a single filer in Virginia takes home about $97,451 per year ($8,121 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 28.6%.
- How many Software Developer jobs are there in Virginia?
- BLS counts 88,280 Software Developer jobs in Virginia in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Virginia state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Virginia.