How Much Does a Programming Engineer Make in Washington, DC ? (2021 Salary Guide)

Programming Engineer Salary in Washington, DC

As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Programming Engineer in Washington, DC is $157,357, equivalent to $76 per hour, $3,026 weekly, or $13,113 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Programming Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Programming Engineer in Washington, DC vary widely, spanning from $133,282 to $182,639. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($144,755) and 75th percentile ($170,590), while top earners (90th percentile) make $182,639 per year. This $25,835 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Software Development, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Washington Programming Engineer often earn 0.5% higher than national averages. However, Washington currently ranks 86 statewide for Programming Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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10th Percentile Programming Engineer Salary $133,282 Washington, DC May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Programming Engineer Salary $144,755 Washington, DC May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Programming Engineer Salary $157,357 Washington, DC May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Programming Engineer Salary $170,590 Washington, DC May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Programming Engineer Salary $182,639 Washington, DC May 18, 2021
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What is a Programming Engineer ?

Engineers, as practitioners of engineering, are professionals who invent, design, analyze, build, and test machines, systems, structures and materials to fulfill objectives and requirements while considering the limitations imposed by practicality, regulation, safety, and cost. The word engineer (Latin ingeniator) is derived from the Latin words ingeniare ("to create, generate, contrive, devise") and ingenium ("cleverness"). The foundational qualifications of an engineer typically include a four-year bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, or in some jurisdictions, a master's degree in...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Programming Engineer in Washington, DC. The base salary for Programming Engineer ranges from $144,755 to $170,590 with the average base salary of $157,357. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $154,557 to $191,120 with the average total cash compensation of $172,004.

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About Washington, District of Columbia    Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

Washington, District of Columbia  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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