Reston, Virginia Job Market Report
Active Listings
43
Avg Salary Range
$170K - $226K
Remote %
0%
Ghost Rate
8%
H-1B Sponsors
20%
Regional Corridor Map & Purchasing Power
Compare Reston, VA commuting distance and a rough cost-of-living comparison against neighboring tech markets (approximate cost index 109.8).
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).
$190,000
BEA Price Parity: 109.8
State tax applies
$204,882
BEA Price Parity: 118.4
State tax applies
To maintain the standard of living of $190,000 in Reston, you need at least $204,882 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 Reston
- Mission Integration Engineer, Intelligence Systems1
- Mission Software Engineer1
- Mission Software Engineer, Senior1
- Program Director, Intelligence Systems, Secure Comms1
- Senior BOM Engineer, Intelligence Systems (Active Clearance)1
- Senior Cost Value Engineer, Intelligence Systems (Active Clearance)1
- Senior Design Validation Engineer, Intelligence Systems1
- Senior Director of Finance, Frontier Systems1
- Senior Engineer, Edge-Cloud Reliability1
- Senior Hybrid Network Engineer1
Top Hiring Companies
Anduril Industries
43 listings
Remote vs On-Site
Job Quality
ShouldApply's scoring engine rates how realistic each job description's requirements are. Based on 1 scored listings in Reston.
0%
Realistic
(0 jobs)
0%
Ambitious
(0 jobs)
100%
Overloaded
(1 jobs)
0%
Unrealistic
(0 jobs)
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Browse Reston JobsFrequently Asked Questions
How many jobs are available in Reston?
There are 43 active job listings in Reston, VA right now, pulled from public job boards and job search APIs and refreshed every 2 hours. Total tracked listings (including inactive): 80.
What is the average salary in Reston?
Based on jobs with disclosed pay, the average salary range in Reston is $170K to $226K. Median salary sits at $191K. Many listings don't share compensation, so real averages may differ.
What percentage of Reston jobs are remote?
0% of active Reston 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 Reston?
The average ghost probability across scored Reston listings is 8%. 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 Reston?
The most active employers in Reston include Anduril Industries. These companies collectively post the most listings in the area.