Computer Programmers salary
in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
Computer Programmers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro earn a median of $130,390 a year, based on BLS estimates for 2,680 jobs (May 2025). That is 30% above the U.S. median of $100,390. It ranks #6 of 66 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE2,680 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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EMPLOYERS FILING FOR THIS JOB IN WASHINGTON · VISA-SPONSORED BASE WAGES
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Covers sponsored positions only.
- CGI Technologies and Solutions$129,082 · 11 filings
- Tata Consultancy Services$114,591 · 8 filings
- Msr Technology Group$112,483 · 6 filings
- iStream Solutions$112,467 · 7 filings
- Govin Technologies$112,466 · 5 filings
- Abeyon$112,466 · 5 filings
- HCL America$112,466 · 7 filings
- Temple Allen Industries$112,466 · 5 filings
- Compunnel Software Group$109,750 · 13 filings
- Gp Technologies$109,585 · 8 filings
- Computer Packages$106,500 · 8 filings
- Hexaware Technologies$104,291 · 115 filings
Questions
What is the average Computer Programmers salary in Washington?
The BLS median is $130,390 a year (May 2025). Half of the 2,680 jobs pay between $93,490 and $163,340. The 10th percentile is $67,010 and the 90th is $184,660.
Is Washington a high-paying metro for Computer Programmers?
That is 30% above the U.S. median of $100,390. It ranks #6 of 66 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Computer Programmers the most in Washington?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were CGI Technologies and Solutions ($129,082), Tata Consultancy Services ($114,591), Msr Technology Group ($112,483). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.