Arlington, Virginia Job Market Report
Active Listings
32
Avg Salary Range
$140K - $208K
Remote %
0%
Ghost Rate
16%
H-1B Sponsors
N/A
Regional Corridor Map & Purchasing Power
Compare Arlington, VA commuting distance and a rough cost-of-living comparison against neighboring tech markets (approximate cost index 110.2).
Relocation Take-Home Pay & Tax Comparator
Compare standard of living and state income tax impact across US tech hubs using official BEA Regional Price Parities (RPP).
$170,000
BEA Price Parity: 110.2
State tax applies
$182,650
BEA Price Parity: 118.4
State tax applies
To maintain the standard of living of $170,000 in Arlington, you need at least $182,650 in San Francisco based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
Both VA and CA collect state income taxes. Differences reflect local cost of living and tax brackets.
Top Roles in Arlington
Top Hiring Companies
Two Six Technologies
23 listings
National Park Service, Department of the Interior
1 listing
DHS Headquarters, Department of Homeland Security
1 listing
Renuity
1 listing
Speechify
1 listing
Anduril Industries
1 listing
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
1 listing
Booz Allen Hamilton
1 listing
Amazon
1 listing
Remote vs On-Site
Job Quality
ShouldApply's scoring engine rates how realistic each job description's requirements are. Based on 8 scored listings in Arlington.
0%
Realistic
(0 jobs)
13%
Ambitious
(1 jobs)
13%
Overloaded
(1 jobs)
75%
Unrealistic
(6 jobs)
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Browse Arlington JobsFrequently Asked Questions
How many jobs are available in Arlington?
There are 32 active job listings in Arlington, VA right now, pulled from public job boards and job search APIs and refreshed every 2 hours. Total tracked listings (including inactive): 207.
What is the average salary in Arlington?
Based on jobs with disclosed pay, the average salary range in Arlington is $140K to $208K. Median salary sits at $169K. Many listings don't share compensation, so real averages may differ.
What percentage of Arlington jobs are remote?
0% of active Arlington listings are tagged as remote or hybrid. The rest require on-site presence. This ratio updates as new postings come in.
How common are ghost jobs in Arlington?
The average ghost probability across scored Arlington listings is 16%. Ghost jobs are postings with low hiring intent: old listings, vague descriptions, or roles that never get filled. ShouldApply's scoring engine flags these so you don't waste applications.
What are the top hiring companies in Arlington?
The most active employers in Arlington include Two Six Technologies, National Park Service, Department of the Interior, DHS Headquarters, Department of Homeland Security, Renuity, Speechify. These companies collectively post the most listings in the area.