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Software Engineering Lead salaries in Virginia

Pay ranges employers published in 5 open job postings for Software Engineering Lead roles in Virginia, updated Nov 14, 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 Software Engineering Lead postings in Virginia

  1. Principal Software Engineering Lead – Enterprise Application ModernizationCONCEPT SOLUTIONS · Reston, VA · $250K/yr · Posted Oct 23, 2026
  2. Software Engineering LeadLeidos · Reston, VA · $108K–$195K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026
  3. Software Engineering Lead – Business Intelligence/Data AnalyticNorthHill Technology Resources · Reston, VA · $190K–$210K/yr · Posted Sep 1, 2026
  4. Software Engineering Lead (Java, OpenFGA)Agile Defense · Rosslyn, VA · $180K–$190K/yr · Posted Jul 28, 2026
  5. Software Engineering Lead (Java, OpenFGA)Agile Defense · Rosslyn, VA · $180K–$190K/yr · Posted Jun 15, 2026Apply
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Software Engineering Lead pay in other places

  1. United States$168K median, $154K–$193K typical, 90 postingsUnited States: middle half $154K–$193K, median $168K
  2. Georgia$154K median, $154K–$154K typical, 15 postingsGeorgia: middle half $154K–$154K, median $154K
  3. Alpharetta, GA$154K median, $154K–$154K typical, 15 postingsAlpharetta, GA: middle half $154K–$154K, median $154K
  4. California$193K median, $193K–$193K typical, 13 postingsCalifornia: middle half $193K–$193K, median $193K
  5. New York$180K median, $168K–$190K typical, 8 postingsNew York: middle half $168K–$190K, median $180K
  6. Yorba Linda, CA$193K median, $193K–$193K typical, 8 postingsYorba Linda, CA: middle half $193K–$193K, median $193K
  7. New Jersey$193K median, $165K–$193K typical, 6 postingsNew Jersey: middle half $165K–$193K, median $193K
  8. Illinois$135K median, $134K–$155K typical, 5 postingsIllinois: middle half $134K–$155K, median $135K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Software Engineering Lead make in Virginia?

The median posted base pay for Software Engineering Lead jobs in Virginia is $185K a year, from 5 job postings with pay at 4 companies.

What is the typical Software Engineering Lead pay range in Virginia?

The middle half of postings list $185K–$200K. The top 10% list $250K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $152K or less.

How does Virginia pay compare with all Software Engineering Lead jobs?

The median here is $185K, against $168K across all 97 postings for the role.

How many Software Engineering Lead jobs in Virginia list pay?

5 open postings at 4 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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