Computer Programmer Salary in Virginia
Writes, tests, and maintains code that runs software systems and applications.
State Average
$103,832
across 12 metros
vs National Avg
+8.8%
national: $95,436
Metros Covered
12
10 above national avg
Highest Metro
$112,237
Winchester
All metro areas in Virginia
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12 metros shown
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester, VA-WVVA | $70K | $91K | $112K | $133K | $112K |
| Lynchburg, VAVA | $70K | $91K | $112K | $133K | $112K |
| Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan areaVA | $70K | $90K | $111K | $131K | $111K |
| Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan areaVA | $69K | $90K | $111K | $131K | $111K |
| Harrisonburg, VAVA | $63K | $85K | $107K | $130K | $108K |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VAVA | $63K | $85K | $107K | $130K | $108K |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VAVA | $58K | $80K | $101K | $123K | $102K |
| Charlottesville, VAVA | $57K | $78K | $100K | $122K | $100K |
| Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan areaVA | $63K | $81K | $99K | $117K | $100K |
| Richmond, VAVA | $61K | $79K | $96K | $114K | $96K |
| Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan areaVA | $57K | $75K | $94K | $112K | $94K |
| Roanoke, VAVA | $61K | $77K | $94K | $110K | $94K |
Data source: Salary data sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, which surveys employers nationwide to collect wage data by occupation and geography. The four experience levels reflect DOL standardized tiers. Data reflects the most recently published survey cycle.