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Computer Programmers in Washington, DC: H-1B salaries
137 labor condition applications for this occupation with a work site in Washington, DC. Median offered base salary $97,000; middle half $94,100–$101,425.
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $78,354 |
| Level II (qualified) | $96,990 |
| Level III (experienced) | $112,670 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $133,400 |
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
Employers
Job titles
- Computer Programmer26
- Programmer Analyst16
- Senior Technical Lead12
- Programmer Analyst - II11
- Software Engineer10
- Developer5
- Technical Lead L13
- Project Manager - III3
- Application Programmer3
- Technical Lead3
- Computer (devops) Programmer3
- Developer/Programmer2
- Senior Associate JC60 - Computer Programmers2
- AEM Developer2
- Sr. Computer Programmer2
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Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).