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Software Systems Engineer salaries in Virginia

Pay ranges employers published in 15 open job postings for Software Systems Engineer 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 Systems Engineer postings in Virginia

  1. Senior Software Systems EngineerSAIC · Chantilly, VA · $180K–$220K/yr · Posted Oct 28, 2026
  2. Software Systems Engineer - Integration & TestJobot · Manassas, VA · $90K–$110K/yr · Posted Oct 23, 2026
  3. Software Systems EngineerSAIC · Chantilly, VA · $160K–$200K/yr · Posted Oct 19, 2026
  4. Senior Software Systems EngineerNational Computing Group · Richmond, VA · $63.00–$69.55/hr · Posted Oct 19, 2026
  5. Software Systems Engineer (Java, C/C++, Python)Apex Systems · Norfolk, VA · $140K–$170K/yr · Posted Oct 17, 2026
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Software Systems Engineer pay in other places

  1. United States$145K median, $124K–$173K typical, 203 postingsUnited States: middle half $124K–$173K, median $145K
  2. California$149K median, $126K–$194K typical, 47 postingsCalifornia: middle half $126K–$194K, median $149K
  3. Colorado$130K median, $117K–$158K typical, 29 postingsColorado: middle half $117K–$158K, median $130K
  4. North Carolina$124K median, $124K–$124K typical, 27 postingsNorth Carolina: middle half $124K–$124K, median $124K
  5. Raleigh, NC$124K median, $124K–$124K typical, 27 postingsRaleigh, NC: middle half $124K–$124K, median $124K
  6. Seal Beach, CA$202K median, $125K–$202K typical, 13 postingsSeal Beach, CA: middle half $125K–$202K, median $202K
  7. Colorado Springs, CO$117K median, $117K–$189K typical, 11 postingsColorado Springs, CO: middle half $117K–$189K, median $117K
  8. Chantilly, VA$160K median, $147K–$173K typical, 9 postingsChantilly, VA: middle half $147K–$173K, median $160K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Software Systems Engineer make in Virginia?

The median posted base pay for Software Systems Engineer jobs in Virginia is $160K a year, from 15 job postings with pay at 12 companies.

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

The middle half of postings list $147K–$173K. The top 10% list $195K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $138K or less.

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

The median here is $160K, against $145K across all 214 postings for the role.

How many Software Systems Engineer jobs in Virginia list pay?

15 open postings at 12 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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