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Ground Software Engineer salaries in Virginia

Pay ranges employers published in 13 open job postings for Ground Software Engineer roles in Virginia, updated Nov 15, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest Ground Software Engineer postings in Virginia

  1. Staff Ground Software Engineer – Mission Planning & AstrodynamicsNorthrop Grumman · McLean, VA · $177K–$266K/yr · Posted Nov 1, 2026
  2. Ground Software Engineer (Mid Career) - Millennium Space SystemsBoeing · Chantilly, VA · $128K–$189K/yr · Posted Oct 31, 2026
  3. Staff Ground Software Engineer – Mission Planning & AstrodynamicsNorthrop Grumman · McLean, VA · $177K–$266K/yr · Posted Oct 28, 2026
  4. Ground Software Engineer - Millennium Space SystemsBoeing · Chantilly, VA · $83.3K–$156K/yr · Posted Oct 9, 2026
  5. Staff Ground Software Engineer - Mission Planning & AstrodynamicNorthrop Grumman · McLean, VA · $177K–$266K/yr · Posted Oct 3, 2026
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Ground Software Engineer pay in other places

  1. United States$189K median, $147K–$221K typical, 75 postingsUnited States: middle half $147K–$221K, median $189K
  2. California$175K median, $137K–$213K typical, 36 postingsCalifornia: middle half $137K–$213K, median $175K
  3. Colorado$167K median, $147K–$192K typical, 14 postingsColorado: middle half $147K–$192K, median $167K
  4. Los Angeles, CA$137K median, $137K–$175K typical, 9 postingsLos Angeles, CA: middle half $137K–$175K, median $137K
  5. Chantilly, VA$193K median, $159K–$193K typical, 8 postingsChantilly, VA: middle half $159K–$193K, median $193K
  6. Long Beach, CA$165K median, $128K–$180K typical, 7 postingsLong Beach, CA: middle half $128K–$180K, median $165K
  7. District of Columbia$222K median, $194K–$222K typical, 5 postingsDistrict of Columbia: middle half $194K–$222K, median $222K
  8. Washington, DC$222K median, $194K–$222K typical, 5 postingsWashington, DC: middle half $194K–$222K, median $222K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Ground Software Engineer make in Virginia?

The median posted base pay for Ground Software Engineer jobs in Virginia is $221K a year, from 13 job postings with pay at 3 companies.

What is the typical Ground Software Engineer pay range in Virginia?

The middle half of postings list $193K–$221K. The top 10% list $222K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $159K or less.

How does Virginia pay compare with all Ground Software Engineer jobs?

The median here is $221K, against $180K across all 77 postings for the role.

How many Ground Software Engineer jobs in Virginia list pay?

13 open postings at 3 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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