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Mclean, Virginia Job Market Report

GrowingUpdated October 24, 2026

Active Listings

23

Avg Salary Range

$129K - $183K

Remote %

4%

Ghost Rate

29%

H-1B Sponsors

33%

Regional Corridor Map & Purchasing Power

Compare Mclean, VA commuting distance and a rough cost-of-living comparison against neighboring tech markets (approximate cost index 110.5).

Explore 23 Mclean Listings→
Spatial Hub Radar · Mclean, VA
Approx. cost index: 110.5
Arlington, VA6 mi · cost index 110.2Bethesda, MD6 mi · cost index 109.8Washington, DC8 mi · cost index 110.8Reston, VA10 mi · cost index 109.8Baltimore, MD39 mi · cost index 101.4Mclean, VA23 Jobs · 4% Remote

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).

Popular hubs:
Nominal Offer in Mclean:$165,000/yr
Current: McLean, VA

$165,000

BEA Price Parity: 110.5

State tax applies

Target: San Francisco, CA

$176,796

BEA Price Parity: 118.4

State tax applies

San Francisco is approximately 7% more expensive+7% cost drag

To maintain the standard of living of $165,000 in McLean, you need at least $176,796 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 Mclean

  • Sr Software Engineer -Public Sector1
  • Sr Technical Solutions Engineering1
  • Staff Systems Development Engineer (GovOps)1
  • Staff Technical Program Manager - Cleared/Security1
  • Staff Technical Solution Engineering1
  • Executive Assistant & Business Operations Manager1
  • Sales Operations Manager1
  • Executive Administrator & Office Manager1
  • Enterprise Products Marketing Manager1
  • Principal AI Security Specialist - Federal1
Sr Software Engineer -Public Sector
1
Sr Technical Solutions Engineering
1
Staff Systems Development Engineer (GovOps)
1
Staff Technical Program Manager - Cleared/Security
1
Staff Technical Solution Engineering
1
Executive Assistant & Business Operations Manager
1
Sales Operations Manager
1
Executive Administrator & Office Manager
1
Enterprise Products Marketing Manager
1
Principal AI Security Specialist - Federal
1

Top Hiring Companies

D

Databricks

6 listings

O

Office of the Director of National Intelligence, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

5 listings

M

McLean Dermatology and Skincare Center

1 listing

R

Range

1 listing

R

Red Cell Partners

1 listing

B

Booz Allen Hamilton

1 listing

Z

Zscaler

1 listing

N

National Park Service, Department of the Interior

1 listing

F

Freddie Mac

1 listing

Remote vs On-Site

Remote: 4%On-site: 96%
Remote / HybridOn-site

Job Quality

ShouldApply's scoring engine rates how realistic each job description's requirements are. Based on 7 scored listings in Mclean.

0%

Realistic

(0 jobs)

71%

Ambitious

(5 jobs)

29%

Overloaded

(2 jobs)

0%

Unrealistic

(0 jobs)

Where These Jobs Come From

Greenhouse7USAJOBS6Google Jobs5LinkedIn3MITRE Careers1Capital One Careers1

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs are available in Mclean?

There are 23 active job listings in Mclean, VA right now, pulled from public job boards and job search APIs and refreshed every 2 hours. Total tracked listings (including inactive): 133.

What is the average salary in Mclean?

Based on jobs with disclosed pay, the average salary range in Mclean is $129K to $183K. Median salary sits at $164K. Many listings don't share compensation, so real averages may differ.

What percentage of Mclean jobs are remote?

4% of active Mclean 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 Mclean?

The average ghost probability across scored Mclean listings is 29%. 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 Mclean?

The most active employers in Mclean include Databricks, Office of the Director of National Intelligence, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations, McLean Dermatology and Skincare Center, Range, Red Cell Partners. These companies collectively post the most listings in the area.