VAAvg COL: 1117 cities tracked
Virginia Salary Guide
(2026)
Average salaries for 343+ job titles across 7 cities in Virginia. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B employer filings.
Cities tracked
7
Avg COL index
111
State income tax
5.75%
Total population
1.8M
Top paying jobs in Virginia
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Surgeon | $300K | $429K | $590K | $751K | +3.2% |
| Anesthesiologist | $322K | $418K | $515K | $622K | +2.1% |
| Radiologist | $311K | $408K | $504K | $601K | +2.2% |
| Surgeon | $300K | $408K | $536K | $697K | +2.5% |
| SVP of Engineering | $306K | $399K | $512K | $651K | +5.8% |
| Chief Product Officer (CPO) | $279K | $367K | $476K | $613K | +5% |
| Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) | $270K | $357K | $465K | $600K | +6.5% |
| Chief Technology Officer (CTO) | $268K | $352K | $457K | $589K | +5.5% |
| Chief Data Officer (CDO) | $260K | $341K | $446K | $578K | +9.5% |
| VP of Engineering | $252K | $326K | $416K | $531K | +6% |
Cities in Virginia
Accounting salaries in Virginia
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVP of Finance | $229K | $300K | $387K | $491K | +3.2% |
| VP of Finance | $180K | $234K | $300K | $382K | +3.5% |
| Director of Accounting | $142K | $183K | $234K | $294K | +3% |
| Forensic Accountant | $82K | $111K | $150K | $191K | +4.5% |
| Certified Public Accountant (CPA) | $71K | $96K | $129K | $169K | +2.5% |
| Auditor | $63K | $85K | $114K | $153K | +2.2% |
| Tax Accountant | $60K | $82K | $109K | $147K | +2% |
| Staff Accountant | $49K | $65K | $85K | $107K | +1.8% |
Agriculture salaries in Virginia
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Agricultural Operations | $106K | $143K | $189K | $246K | +3% |
| Agricultural Economist | $67K | $92K | $124K | $167K | +3.5% |
| Agricultural Engineer | $70K | $92K | $121K | $160K | +4% |
| Precision Agriculture Specialist | $63K | $84K | $113K | $151K | +12% |
| Food Scientist | $59K | $81K | $110K | $149K | +5.5% |
| Farm Manager | $59K | $78K | $106K | $146K | +2.5% |
| Agronomist | $56K | $76K | $103K | $138K | +4.5% |
Architecture salaries in Virginia
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Architecture | $127K | $167K | $216K | $281K | +4% |
| Project Architect | $84K | $113K | $149K | $192K | +4.5% |
| Architect | $78K | $103K | $138K | $181K | +4% |
| BIM Manager | $78K | $103K | $135K | $173K | +8.5% |
| Urban Designer | $70K | $95K | $127K | $167K | +4.5% |
| Landscape Architect | $63K | $84K | $113K | $151K | +4.2% |
| Interior Architect | $59K | $81K | $110K | $149K | +3.8% |
Banking salaries in Virginia
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Banking | $187K | $245K | $316K | $409K | +2.8% |
| Director of Banking | $147K | $191K | $245K | $316K | +2.5% |
| Wealth Manager | $93K | $131K | $191K | $273K | +4.5% |
| Commercial Banker | $78K | $107K | $147K | $196K | +2.5% |
| Investment Advisor | $71K | $104K | $158K | $229K | +4% |
| Bank Branch Manager | $63K | $85K | $111K | $144K | +1.5% |
| Loan Officer | $57K | $82K | $118K | $169K | +2% |
Business salaries in Virginia
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) | $270K | $357K | $465K | $600K | +6.5% |
| SVP of Sales | $234K | $313K | $411K | $533K | +4% |
| Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) | $228K | $302K | $394K | $509K | +3% |
| SVP of Operations | $215K | $285K | $372K | $484K | +3.5% |
| Chief Executive Officer | $169K | $255K | $413K | $674K | +3.2% |
| VP of Sales | $179K | $241K | $321K | $424K | +4.2% |
| Chief Marketing Officer | $158K | $228K | $335K | $500K | +3.5% |
| Chief Operating Officer | $158K | $228K | $348K | $522K | +3% |
| VP of Human Resources | $161K | $212K | $274K | $353K | +3.2% |
| Director of Sales | $128K | $172K | $228K | $302K | +4.5% |
| Director of Operations | $117K | $154K | $201K | $259K | +3.8% |
| Director of Human Resources | $114K | $150K | $194K | $248K | +3.5% |
| Management Consultant | $87K | $125K | $176K | $245K | +4.2% |
| Marketing Manager | $85K | $120K | $165K | $217K | +3.3% |
| General Manager | $82K | $117K | $165K | $228K | +2.8% |
| Purchasing Manager | $85K | $117K | $152K | $194K | +2.5% |
| Supply Chain Manager | $85K | $117K | $154K | $198K | +4.5% |
| Sales Manager | $78K | $114K | $165K | $234K | +3.5% |
| Human Resources Manager | $82K | $113K | $152K | $196K | +2.9% |
| Brand Manager | $78K | $107K | $144K | $187K | +3.5% |
| Operations Manager | $74K | $107K | $147K | $196K | +2.5% |
| Project Manager | $78K | $107K | $144K | $185K | +3.7% |
| Digital Marketing Manager | $74K | $103K | $139K | $183K | +5.5% |
| Public Relations Manager | $74K | $103K | $141K | $187K | +3% |
| Business Analyst | $67K | $92K | $122K | $158K | +3.8% |
| Account Executive | $60K | $85K | $122K | $176K | +3.8% |
| Content Strategist | $60K | $82K | $109K | $141K | +5.2% |
| Executive Assistant | $57K | $74K | $96K | $122K | +1.8% |
| Recruiter | $52K | $71K | $96K | $130K | +3.2% |
| SEO Specialist | $52K | $71K | $96K | $128K | +5.8% |
| Event Planner | $46K | $61K | $82K | $109K | +3.8% |
| Logistics Coordinator | $46K | $61K | $78K | $100K | +3.5% |
Cannabis salaries in Virginia
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Cannabis | $158K | $212K | $280K | $370K | +16% |
| Director of Cannabis Operations | $103K | $139K | $183K | $241K | +18% |
| Cannabis Compliance Officer | $60K | $82K | $109K | $147K | +20% |
| Cannabis Chemist | $57K | $78K | $107K | $144K | +18.5% |
| Cultivation Manager | $57K | $78K | $107K | $144K | +16% |
| Dispensary Manager | $49K | $67K | $89K | $117K | +15% |
| Extraction Technician | $41K | $57K | $74K | $96K | +18% |
| Budtender | $30K | $39K | $50K | $63K | +14% |
Construction salaries in Virginia
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Construction | $175K | $229K | $297K | $383K | +4.8% |
| Director of Construction | $127K | $167K | $216K | $279K | +5% |
| Construction Manager | $84K | $113K | $149K | $194K | +4.5% |
| Construction Superintendent | $84K | $113K | $149K | $192K | +5.5% |
| Construction Estimator | $67K | $91K | $119K | $153K | +4.2% |
| Industrial Electrician | $67K | $89K | $113K | $146K | +7.5% |
| Land Surveyor | $63K | $84K | $110K | $140K | +3.8% |
| Pipefitter | $59K | $78K | $99K | $127K | +4.5% |
| Electrician | $56K | $73K | $95K | $124K | +6.2% |
| Ironworker | $56K | $73K | $95K | $124K | +5% |
| Plumber | $56K | $73K | $97K | $127K | +5.5% |
| Diesel Mechanic | $52K | $67K | $86K | $110K | +4.8% |
| HVAC Technician | $52K | $67K | $86K | $110K | +5.8% |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $52K | $67K | $89K | $117K | +4.2% |
| Carpenter | $45K | $60K | $80K | $103K | +4% |
| Welder | $41K | $54K | $69K | $89K | +3.5% |
Creative salaries in Virginia
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UX Researcher | $86K | $118K | $153K | $195K | +5.5% |
| Art Director | $76K | $105K | $142K | $187K | +2.8% |
| Animator | $55K | $76K | $103K | $142K | +4.5% |
| Fashion Designer | $51K | $72K | $103K | $153K | +2.5% |
| Video Producer | $51K | $72K | $100K | $142K | +4.2% |
| Copywriter | $47K | $65K | $89K | $121K | +3.5% |
| Music Producer | $40K | $65K | $111K | $195K | +3.5% |
| Social Media Manager | $47K | $63K | $86K | $116K | +6.5% |
| Graphic Designer | $44K | $61K | $82K | $107K | +3% |
| Interior Designer | $44K | $61K | $84K | $114K | +3.2% |
| Journalist | $40K | $55K | $76K | $107K | +1.5% |
| Photographer | $34K | $48K | $72K | $105K | +3% |
Cybersecurity salaries in Virginia
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Cybersecurity | $213K | $274K | $350K | $449K | +7.5% |
| Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) | $197K | $263K | $339K | $438K | +8.5% |
| Director of Cybersecurity | $170K | $213K | $268K | $334K | +8% |
| Security Architect | $153K | $192K | $235K | $290K | +9.2% |
| Cloud Security Engineer | $137K | $177K | $219K | $271K | +12.5% |
| Security Engineer | $126K | $162K | $202K | $252K | +10.2% |
| Threat Intelligence Analyst | $96K | $126K | $162K | $202K | +9.5% |
| Digital Forensics Analyst | $82K | $107K | $140K | $177K | +7.5% |
| SOC Analyst | $63K | $85K | $112K | $142K | +8.8% |
Dental salaries in Virginia
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Surgeon | $300K | $429K | $590K | $751K | +3.2% |
| Orthodontist | $215K | $300K | $408K | $536K | +3.5% |
| Periodontist | $193K | $274K | $376K | $494K | +3% |
| Dental Hygienist | $67K | $86K | $105K | $127K | +7% |
| Dental Office Manager | $48K | $64K | $84K | $105K | +4.5% |
| Dental Assistant | $38K | $47K | $59K | $73K | +5.5% |
Education salaries in Virginia
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Principal | $87K | $108K | $132K | $161K | +2.2% |
| Education Administrator | $76K | $101K | $129K | $164K | +2.5% |
| University Professor | $69K | $95K | $138K | $201K | +2.1% |
| Instructional Designer | $61K | $81K | $104K | $132K | +4.5% |
| Curriculum Developer | $58K | $76K | $98K | $125K | +3.8% |
| Special Education Teacher | $51K | $69K | $89K | $114K | +3.5% |
| K-12 Teacher | $48K | $66K | $87K | $111K | +1.8% |
| Librarian | $51K | $66K | $85K | $106K | +1.5% |
| School Counselor | $51K | $66K | $85K | $106K | +3% |
| Academic Advisor | $42K | $55K | $72K | $91K | +3% |
Energy salaries in Virginia
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil & Gas Operations Manager | $117K | $157K | $204K | $264K | +2% |
| Energy Engineer | $83K | $112K | $147K | $186K | +6.5% |
| Energy Analyst | $66K | $90K | $119K | $154K | +6% |
| Wind Turbine Technician | $51K | $64K | $81K | $104K | +45% |
| Solar Installer | $45K | $55K | $72K | $94K | +22% |
Engineering salaries in Virginia
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineer | $119K | $157K | $203K | $259K | +1.5% |
| Nuclear Engineer | $103K | $135K | $171K | $214K | +2.2% |
| Aerospace Engineer | $97K | $132K | $171K | $214K | +3.8% |
| Chemical Engineer | $86K | $117K | $151K | $192K | +2.5% |
| Electrical Engineer | $84K | $113K | $147K | $184K | +3.1% |
| Controls Engineer | $84K | $112K | $145K | $181K | +4% |
| Biomedical Engineer | $78K | $106K | $138K | $175K | +5.2% |
| Materials Engineer | $78K | $106K | $138K | $175K | +3% |
| Process Engineer | $78K | $106K | $138K | $175K | +3.5% |
| Industrial Engineer | $78K | $104K | $134K | $171K | +3.5% |
| Mechanical Engineer | $78K | $104K | $134K | $167K | +2.8% |
| Manufacturing Engineer | $76K | $103K | $132K | $167K | +3.2% |
| Environmental Engineer | $73K | $99K | $130K | $164K | +4.2% |
| Structural Engineer | $76K | $99K | $130K | $164K | +3.2% |
| Civil Engineer | $73K | $97K | $127K | $162K | +3.4% |
| Geotechnical Engineer | $73K | $97K | $127K | $162K | +3.5% |
| Quality Engineer | $70K | $95K | $124K | $160K | +3% |
Finance salaries in Virginia
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | $191K | $273K | $392K | $567K | +3.5% |
| Investment Banker | $131K | $196K | $305K | $491K | +3.9% |
| Quantitative Analyst | $136K | $187K | $251K | $349K | +6.2% |
| Hedge Fund Analyst | $125K | $180K | $262K | $414K | +3.5% |
| Portfolio Manager | $125K | $177K | $245K | $349K | +4.2% |
| Private Equity Analyst | $120K | $172K | $245K | $382K | +4% |
| Financial Controller | $114K | $153K | $198K | $256K | +3.2% |
| Venture Capital Analyst | $104K | $147K | $202K | $283K | +5.5% |
| Tax Manager | $104K | $140K | $180K | $229K | +3% |
| Actuary | $104K | $136K | $177K | $223K | +5.5% |
| Compliance Officer | $78K | $107K | $142K | $187K | +4.8% |
| Financial Advisor | $63K | $104K | $161K | $251K | +3.8% |
| Financial Analyst | $74K | $104K | $142K | $196K | +3.6% |
| Risk Analyst | $74K | $100K | $133K | $172K | +4.5% |
| Budget Analyst | $68K | $89K | $113K | $142K | +2.5% |
| Accountant | $60K | $85K | $114K | $153K | +2.2% |
| Insurance Underwriter | $63K | $85K | $111K | $144K | +2% |
| Mortgage Loan Officer | $52K | $78K | $118K | $177K | +2.5% |
| Credit Analyst | $57K | $76K | $100K | $131K | +2.8% |
| Bookkeeper | $41K | $52K | $65K | $83K | +1% |
Gaming salaries in Virginia
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Gaming | $192K | $257K | $339K | $449K | +7% |
| Director of Game Development | $140K | $184K | $239K | $312K | +7.5% |
| Game Monetization Manager | $90K | $123K | $164K | $217K | +10.5% |
| Live Operations Manager | $85K | $115K | $153K | $199K | +12% |
| Game Producer | $79K | $107K | $144K | $192K | +5.5% |
| Game Designer | $63K | $90K | $123K | $166K | +6.5% |
| Esports Manager | $49K | $71K | $101K | $148K | +18% |
Government salaries in Virginia
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health Official | $75K | $102K | $133K | $171K | +4.5% |
| Government Budget Officer | $68K | $91K | $116K | $149K | +2.5% |
| Military Officer | $61K | $91K | $127K | $171K | +2% |
| Urban Planner | $66K | $88K | $113K | $144K | +3.8% |
| Policy Analyst | $64K | $86K | $113K | $146K | +3.5% |
| Police Officer | $53K | $72K | $97K | $127K | +2.5% |
| Firefighter | $46K | $64K | $86K | $113K | +2.8% |
| Social Worker | $44K | $61K | $80K | $102K | +3.5% |
Healthcare salaries in Virginia
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anesthesiologist | $322K | $418K | $515K | $622K | +2.1% |
| Radiologist | $311K | $408K | $504K | $601K | +2.2% |
| Surgeon | $300K | $408K | $536K | $697K | +2.5% |
| Medical Doctor | $209K | $266K | $343K | $451K | +2.8% |
| Psychiatrist | $209K | $266K | $333K | $429K | +3.8% |
| Dentist | $159K | $193K | $241K | $311K | +2.5% |
| Optometrist | $120K | $148K | $180K | $225K | +2.8% |
| Pharmacist | $127K | $142K | $159K | $177K | +1.2% |
| Physician Assistant | $116K | $139K | $166K | $198K | +4.8% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $107K | $130K | $156K | $188K | +5.2% |
| Healthcare Administrator | $77K | $112K | $150K | $198K | +4.1% |
| ICU Nurse | $84K | $105K | $131K | $161K | +4% |
| Clinical Psychologist | $77K | $102K | $134K | $174K | +3.5% |
| Physical Therapist | $80K | $102K | $123K | $150K | +3.2% |
| Genetic Counselor | $77K | $97K | $118K | $145K | +5.8% |
| Occupational Therapist | $77K | $97K | $118K | $142K | +3.8% |
| Speech-Language Pathologist | $73K | $91K | $113K | $137K | +4.2% |
| Registered Nurse | $70K | $88K | $112K | $139K | +3.5% |
| Respiratory Therapist | $62K | $77K | $97K | $120K | +3.8% |
| Registered Dietitian | $56K | $73K | $92K | $116K | +3.5% |
| Surgical Technologist | $48K | $62K | $77K | $97K | +3.5% |
| Medical Lab Technician | $45K | $60K | $77K | $97K | +3.2% |
| Medical Coder | $45K | $59K | $75K | $94K | +2.8% |
| Paramedic | $41K | $54K | $70K | $88K | +3.2% |
Hospitality salaries in Virginia
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Manager | $55K | $77K | $104K | $144K | +3.2% |
| Executive Chef | $55K | $72K | $98K | $136K | +3.8% |
| Sommelier | $45K | $62K | $87K | $122K | +3.2% |
| Restaurant Manager | $45K | $60K | $79K | $104K | +3.5% |
| Travel Agent | $37K | $49K | $66K | $90K | +3% |
Insurance salaries in Virginia
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Insurance Operations | $172K | $223K | $289K | $371K | +3.2% |
| Director of Insurance | $129K | $169K | $218K | $278K | +3.5% |
| Risk Manager | $89K | $120K | $158K | $205K | +4.5% |
| Insurance Underwriter | $63K | $85K | $114K | $150K | +1.5% |
| Claims Adjuster | $49K | $68K | $89K | $114K | +2% |
| Insurance Agent | $41K | $63K | $96K | $142K | +2.5% |
Legal salaries in Virginia
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patent Attorney | $148K | $202K | $271K | $372K | +4.2% |
| Corporate Lawyer | $126K | $192K | $306K | $492K | +3.8% |
| Compliance Lawyer | $109K | $159K | $217K | $290K | +5% |
| Judge | $104K | $148K | $199K | $263K | +1.5% |
| Legal Operations Manager | $104K | $142K | $186K | $241K | +6.5% |
| Attorney | $85K | $140K | $228K | $383K | +3.5% |
| Paralegal | $46K | $61K | $81K | $104K | +3.8% |
Marketing salaries in Virginia
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVP of Marketing | $234K | $304K | $397K | $506K | +4.8% |
| VP of Marketing | $190K | $248K | $321K | $413K | +5% |
| Sr. Director of Marketing | $161K | $209K | $270K | $342K | +5.2% |
| Director of Marketing | $128K | $169K | $217K | $280K | +5.5% |
| Product Marketing Manager | $96K | $128K | $169K | $215K | +7.5% |
| Growth Marketer | $78K | $107K | $144K | $185K | +8.5% |
| Paid Media Manager | $67K | $92K | $125K | $161K | +6.5% |
| Email Marketing Manager | $63K | $85K | $114K | $150K | +5.5% |
| Marketing Analyst | $57K | $76K | $103K | $136K | +6% |
Media salaries in Virginia
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Media | $156K | $205K | $268K | $353K | +3.5% |
| Director of Content | $103K | $139K | $184K | $240K | +6.5% |
| Documentary Filmmaker | $44K | $68K | $111K | $184K | +5.5% |
| Editor | $47K | $65K | $93K | $128K | +0.5% |
| Podcast Producer | $44K | $65K | $93K | $132K | +15% |
| News Anchor | $40K | $61K | $103K | $195K | +-1.5% |
| Broadcast Journalist | $40K | $58K | $86K | $135K | +-1% |
| Reporter | $37K | $51K | $72K | $103K | +-2% |
Mental Health salaries in Virginia
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Mental Health Services | $94K | $127K | $166K | $215K | +5% |
| Neuropsychologist | $94K | $127K | $170K | $225K | +4.5% |
| Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | $56K | $73K | $94K | $123K | +5.8% |
| Licensed Therapist (LMFT/LPC) | $51K | $67K | $88K | $116K | +5.5% |
| Behavioral Therapist (ABA) | $45K | $62K | $84K | $109K | +8.5% |
| Mental Health Counselor | $45K | $60K | $79K | $105K | +5.2% |
| Substance Abuse Counselor | $41K | $54K | $70K | $91K | +6.5% |
Nonprofit salaries in Virginia
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonprofit Executive Director | $65K | $90K | $124K | $174K | +3.2% |
| Fundraising Manager | $55K | $74K | $100K | $137K | +3.8% |
| Grant Writer | $51K | $65K | $84K | $108K | +3.5% |
| Case Manager | $40K | $53K | $67K | $86K | +3.5% |
| Community Outreach Coordinator | $40K | $53K | $69K | $89K | +3.8% |
Real Estate salaries in Virginia
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate Broker | $61K | $105K | $180K | $305K | +3.5% |
| Commercial Real Estate Analyst | $69K | $98K | $133K | $180K | +4% |
| Real Estate Appraiser | $58K | $80K | $109K | $147K | +2.8% |
| Property Manager | $53K | $72K | $98K | $131K | +3.2% |
| Real Estate Agent | $42K | $69K | $117K | $200K | +3.5% |
Retail salaries in Virginia
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Development Manager | $76K | $107K | $147K | $202K | +4.5% |
| E-Commerce Manager | $65K | $89K | $121K | $160K | +7.5% |
| Retail Buyer | $55K | $76K | $103K | $137K | +2.5% |
| Sales Representative | $44K | $65K | $97K | $145K | +3.5% |
| Retail Store Manager | $44K | $61K | $82K | $111K | +2% |
Science salaries in Virginia
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical Data Scientist | $113K | $153K | $197K | $246K | +7.5% |
| Physicist | $84K | $121K | $164K | $216K | +4% |
| Research Scientist | $78K | $106K | $143K | $189K | +4.5% |
| Epidemiologist | $73K | $97K | $127K | $164K | +4.5% |
| Biochemist | $67K | $95K | $132K | $175K | +4.2% |
| Geologist | $67K | $95K | $127K | $167K | +3.8% |
| Laboratory Manager | $70K | $95K | $124K | $160K | +3.8% |
| Chemist | $63K | $86K | $117K | $153K | +3.2% |
| Biologist | $59K | $84K | $113K | $151K | +3.5% |
| Environmental Scientist | $59K | $82K | $108K | $143K | +4.8% |
| Clinical Research Coordinator | $52K | $67K | $86K | $110K | +5.5% |
Sports & Fitness salaries in Virginia
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Sports Operations | $158K | $212K | $288K | $397K | +4.5% |
| Sports Agent | $49K | $85K | $158K | $326K | +5.5% |
| Fitness Director | $57K | $76K | $103K | $139K | +6.5% |
| Sports Nutritionist | $52K | $71K | $96K | $128K | +7% |
| Athletic Trainer | $46K | $60K | $78K | $100K | +8% |
| Strength & Conditioning Coach | $41K | $60K | $85K | $125K | +7.5% |
| Sports Coach | $38K | $54K | $78K | $117K | +5% |
| Personal Trainer | $35K | $49K | $71K | $103K | +10% |
Supply Chain salaries in Virginia
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) | $234K | $310K | $402K | $516K | +4% |
| VP of Supply Chain | $179K | $234K | $302K | $386K | +4.2% |
| Director of Supply Chain | $128K | $169K | $217K | $277K | +4.5% |
| Procurement Manager | $85K | $114K | $150K | $190K | +4.2% |
| Demand Planner | $67K | $89K | $117K | $150K | +5.2% |
| Supply Chain Analyst | $63K | $85K | $111K | $144K | +5.8% |
| Warehouse Manager | $60K | $78K | $103K | $133K | +3.8% |
| Freight Broker | $46K | $67K | $96K | $136K | +5.5% |
Technology salaries in Virginia
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVP of Engineering | $306K | $399K | $512K | $651K | +5.8% |
| Chief Product Officer (CPO) | $279K | $367K | $476K | $613K | +5% |
| Chief Technology Officer (CTO) | $268K | $352K | $457K | $589K | +5.5% |
| Chief Data Officer (CDO) | $260K | $341K | $446K | $578K | +9.5% |
| VP of Engineering | $252K | $326K | $416K | $531K | +6% |
| VP of Product | $230K | $298K | $383K | $490K | +5.2% |
| Sr. Director of Engineering | $219K | $282K | $359K | $457K | +6.2% |
| VP of Data | $213K | $279K | $363K | $468K | +8% |
| Director of Engineering | $184K | $235K | $298K | $378K | +6.5% |
| Director of Product Management | $177K | $228K | $290K | $370K | +5.5% |
| Director of Data | $162K | $210K | $271K | $348K | +8.5% |
| AI Engineer | $142K | $192K | $246K | $317K | +12% |
| Cloud Architect | $142K | $186K | $235K | $290K | +6.8% |
| Machine Learning Engineer | $137K | $184K | $235K | $301K | +8.4% |
| NLP Engineer | $137K | $184K | $235K | $298K | +10.2% |
| Computer Vision Engineer | $131K | $177K | $228K | $290K | +9.5% |
| Solutions Architect | $131K | $173K | $219K | $274K | +5.8% |
| Information Security Manager | $126K | $166K | $213K | $268K | +7.8% |
| Site Reliability Engineer | $126K | $166K | $210K | $260K | +7% |
| Blockchain Developer | $120K | $164K | $213K | $274K | +7.5% |
| Product Manager | $120K | $162K | $208K | $263K | +3.8% |
| DevOps Engineer | $115K | $153K | $195K | $235K | +6.2% |
| Data Scientist | $109K | $151K | $192K | $241K | +5.1% |
| IT Manager | $109K | $148K | $188K | $235K | +3.5% |
| Data Engineer | $107K | $144K | $184K | $230K | +6.5% |
| Software Engineer | $104K | $142K | $181K | $230K | +4.2% |
| Backend Developer | $98K | $137K | $175K | $219K | +4.3% |
| Mobile Developer | $98K | $137K | $177K | $224K | +5.2% |
| Full Stack Developer | $96K | $131K | $170K | $213K | +4.6% |
| Salesforce Developer | $98K | $131K | $170K | $213K | +5.5% |
| Penetration Tester | $96K | $129K | $166K | $213K | +8.2% |
| Cybersecurity Analyst | $93K | $126K | $162K | $202K | +7.3% |
| ERP Consultant | $93K | $126K | $164K | $208K | +3.8% |
| Scrum Master | $96K | $126K | $159K | $197K | +3.2% |
| Embedded Systems Engineer | $93K | $123K | $155K | $195K | +3.8% |
| Frontend Developer | $90K | $123K | $159K | $202K | +4.5% |
| Database Administrator | $85K | $115K | $148K | $186K | +2.8% |
| Network Engineer | $82K | $109K | $142K | $181K | +3% |
| UX Designer | $79K | $108K | $142K | $181K | +3.1% |
| Game Developer | $79K | $107K | $144K | $188K | +4.8% |
| QA Engineer | $77K | $104K | $137K | $173K | +3% |
| Systems Administrator | $68K | $94K | $123K | $155K | +2.2% |
| Data Analyst | $66K | $90K | $118K | $153K | +4% |
| Technical Writer | $63K | $86K | $112K | $142K | +2.5% |
| IT Support Specialist | $46K | $63K | $83K | $107K | +2% |
Transportation salaries in Virginia
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airline Pilot | $113K | $172K | $252K | $354K | +5.2% |
| Logistics Manager | $77K | $105K | $139K | $180K | +4.5% |
| Transportation Planner | $67K | $88K | $116K | $150K | +4.2% |
| Fleet Manager | $62K | $84K | $109K | $142K | +4% |
| Truck Driver (CDL) | $45K | $56K | $73K | $94K | +4.8% |
Veterinary salaries in Virginia
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Surgeon | $150K | $204K | $274K | $365K | +5.5% |
| Veterinarian | $94K | $129K | $177K | $236K | +5% |
| Zoo Veterinarian | $80K | $109K | $148K | $195K | +4% |
| Veterinary Practice Manager | $51K | $70K | $91K | $116K | +5% |
| Animal Behaviorist | $48K | $67K | $91K | $123K | +4.5% |
| Veterinary Technician | $34K | $45K | $58K | $73K | +6.5% |
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Virginia has an average COL index of 111. Factor in the 5.75% state income tax when comparing offers from no-tax states.
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Virginia has 7 major metro areas tracked with a combined population of 1.8 million. Average COL index: 111 vs US baseline of 100 — costs near national average.
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All salary data from BLS OES, O*NET, and H-1B employer filings, adjusted for Virginia regional cost of living. Figures represent 2026 annual compensation in USD.