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title: Jobs in Dulles, VA — Aviation, Tech & Federal Roles
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# Jobs in Dulles, VA — Aviation, Tech & Federal Roles

**State:** [Virginia Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/virginia?utm_source=ai_markdown)
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**Open jobs:** 359
## Summary

- Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 478
- Median salary: $79K
- Salary range (P25–P75): $49K – $134K
- Remote share: 1.0%

## Market Insights — September 2026

*Based on 478 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026*

- Industries with the most postings in Dulles, VA: Retail (23% of all postings), followed by Airlines and Aviation and IT Services and Consulting.
- Pay in Dulles, VA runs 14% above the United States median ($79K vs $70K).

*Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.*

## Top industries in Dulles, VA

| Industry | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 111 | $44K |
| Airlines & Aviation | 67 | $58K |
| IT Services & Consulting | 62 | $134K |
| Facilities Services | 31 | — |

## Top roles hiring in Dulles, VA

| Role | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Sales Associate | 61 | — |

**H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 20 employers filed 39 petitions; under 1% of the employers hiring here now are among them.

## Top visa sponsors in Dulles, VA

| Company | Workers | Median filed wage |
|---|---|---|
| GoJet Airlines | 14 | — |
| CommuteAir | 4 | — |
| Global Soft Technologies LLC | 2 | — |
| Capital One | 2 | — |
| Books International | 2 | — |

## Nearby cities hiring

| City | Distance | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Jobs in Sterling, VA — Data Center & Tech Careers](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/virginia/sterling?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 3.0 mi | 2232 | $110K |
| [Jobs in Herndon, VA — Cybersecurity & IT Hiring Now](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/virginia/herndon?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 3.3 mi | 3067 | $154K |
| [Jobs in Chantilly, VA — Defense & Tech Employers](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/virginia/chantilly?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 4.9 mi | 3447 | $145K |
| [Jobs in Reston, VA — Tech & Government Contracting Hub](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/virginia/reston?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 5.7 mi | 3956 | $140K |
| [Jobs in Ashburn, VA — Data Centers & Tech Hiring](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/virginia/ashburn?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 5.9 mi | 1612 | $94K |
| [Jobs in Vienna, VA — Federal, Consulting & Tech Roles](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/virginia/vienna?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 10.7 mi | 1187 | $106K |
| [Jobs in Fairfax, VA — Government, Tech & Healthcare](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/virginia/fairfax?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 11.1 mi | 2896 | $67K |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What types of jobs are available in Dulles, VA?

Aviation, IT, cybersecurity, defense contracting, and logistics are the dominant job categories near Dulles. The airport itself supports thousands of direct and indirect jobs in operations, ground handling, and airline services.
### Who are the major employers near Dulles Airport?

United Airlines, Amazon, Leidos, and major defense contractors operate near Dulles. The technology corridor along Route 28 includes numerous IT and cloud services employers.
### What is the salary range for jobs in the Dulles area?

Salaries in the Dulles corridor are strong, especially for cleared defense and cloud tech roles. Aviation and logistics positions vary by seniority. See current salary benchmarks on this page.
### Do Dulles area employers offer remote work?

Some tech and consulting roles in the corridor are remote or hybrid. Defense contracting and aviation operations roles typically require on-site presence. Filter for remote roles using the tools on this page.
### How do I find jobs in Ashburn, Chantilly, or Herndon near Dulles?

Use the Virginia state page to navigate to nearby cities in the Dulles tech and defense corridor, including Ashburn, Chantilly, Sterling, and Herndon.
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