Software Developers salary
in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC
Software Developers in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro earn a median of $129,090 a year, based on BLS estimates for 7,160 jobs (May 2025). That is 5% below the U.S. median of $135,980 and 5% below the VA statewide median of $136,460. It ranks #86 of 339 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE7,160 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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EMPLOYERS FILING FOR THIS JOB IN VIRGINIA BEACH · VISA-SPONSORED BASE WAGES
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Covers sponsored positions only.
SOFTWARE DEVELOPERS PAY IN OTHER VA METROS
- Winchester, VA-WVmedian $133,290
- Richmond, VAmedian $132,120
- Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan areamedian $129,930
- Charlottesville, VAmedian $128,520
- Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan areamedian $124,340
- Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan areamedian $121,610
- Roanoke, VAmedian $121,110
- Harrisonburg, VAmedian $119,250
Questions
What is the average Software Developers salary in Virginia Beach?
The BLS median is $129,090 a year (May 2025). Half of the 7,160 jobs pay between $99,230 and $160,550. The 10th percentile is $80,090 and the 90th is $178,830.
Is Virginia Beach a high-paying metro for Software Developers?
That is 5% below the U.S. median of $135,980 and 5% below the VA statewide median of $136,460. It ranks #86 of 339 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 Software Developers the most in Virginia Beach?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were The Elevance Health Companies ($149,972), Elevance Health ($138,953), ADP Technology Services ($125,320). 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.