Salaries in Virginia.
3 metro areas. 3445 roles.
Average cost-of-living index: 1.07x national average. Last updated April 2026.
Highest Paying
$423,000
Principal Quantitative Researcher
Median Role
$381,000
SVP of Sales
Entry Level
$369,000
Principal AI Compiler Engineer
Salary data sourced from SEC filings, H-1B Labor Condition Applications (DOL), Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, and aggregated job postings across 50+ platforms. Ranges reflect 25th to 75th percentile for full-time positions. Cost-of-living adjustments use Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (2025 index). Last updated April 2026.
Virginia has 3 major metro areas tracked in our salary database, with an average cost-of-living index of 1.07x the national average. The highest-paying role across the state is Principal Quantitative Researcher at $423,000 in Arlington. The median role pays $381,000.
Metro areas in Virginia
Top 30 salaries in Virginia
Tax considerations in Virginia
Virginia's top income tax rate is 5.75%. Richmond has no city income tax. The moderate rate and reasonable cost of living create solid net compensation.
Virginia's top income tax rate is 5.75%. Arlington has no additional city income tax. Proximity to DC means many residents compare against DC and Maryland tax rates.
Virginia's flat 5.75% state income tax applies. Virginia Beach has no city income tax. The moderate rate combined with lower housing costs than Northern Virginia creates good take home pay.
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