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Senior Software Engineer Salary in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria DC-VA-MD-WV (2026)

Silicon Valley core maintains highest base floor.

Median Salary: $189,436

Range: $151K – $302K

CoL Tier: High · 3-Year Trend: +6.5% · Source: Built In; Levels.fyi (calculated)

Avg Total Comp

$213,600

Experience Level

Staff levels reach $366k base in Tier 1; national floor at $160k for seniors.

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