Median DOL Salary
$81,524
Total DOL Filings
5,509
Companies Hiring
1,445
Cost of Living Index
100.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
Fairfax, VA$81,524
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Fairfax, VA is 33.8% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Fairfax
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akvarr,Inc | 885 | $63,814 | Other | |
| CGI Technologies and Solutions | 459 | $95,534 | Other | |
| Hadiamondstar Software Solutions LLC | 384 | $67,000 | Other | |
| George Mason University | 328 | $83,250 | Other | |
| CGI Federal Inc. | 140 | $93,933 | Other | |
| ICF Incorporated, LLC | 126 | $86,861 | Other | |
| Ramsai Software Solutions Inc | 102 | $86,590 | Other | |
| ICF Resources, LLC | 76 | $83,450 | Other | |
| Quantum Vision, LLC | 74 | $80,000 | Other | |
| Fair Isaac Corporation | 64 | $113,568 | Other | |
| Multivision LLC | 52 | $75,000 | Other | |
| IonIdea Inc | 48 | $81,578 | Other | |
| VIRGINIA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY | 44 | $56,701 | Other | |
| iLink Systems, Inc. | 42 | $89,773 | Other | |
| CARE WITH LOVE | 37 | $31,200 | Other | |
| AIBC SOLUTIONS,LLC | 34 | $110,240 | Other | |
| Pyramid Systems Inc. | 34 | $85,000 | Other | |
| Columbia College | 33 | $57,034 | Other | |
| Intellisoft Technologies | 32 | $70,145 | Other | |
| TEOCO Corporation | 32 | $85,000 | Other | |
| American Technology Services, LLC | 30 | $78,718 | Other | |
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 29 | $105,645 | Other | |
| EASTRAY INC. | 29 | $64,175 | Other | |
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | 28 | $87,173 | Staffing | |
| Perficient, Inc. | 28 | $103,813 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Fairfax
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $133,099 | -31% | 17 |
| Pharmacists | $128,960 | -6.2% | 5 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $128,750 | +24.7% | 16 |
| Marketing Managers | $125,008 | -29.5% | 7 |
| Managers, All Other | $124,800 | -23.3% | 5 |
| Financial Managers | $120,000 | -29.5% | 7 |
| Economists | $115,000 | -22.3% | 5 |
| Dentists, General | $115,000 | -37% | 5 |
| Construction Managers | $114,877 | +7.4% | 6 |
| Veterinarians | $112,500 | -9.4% | 6 |
| Chemical Engineers | $111,750 | -15.7% | 10 |
| Sales Engineers | $107,985 | -20.1% | 6 |
| Lawyers | $97,500 | -38.3% | 18 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $94,000 | -26% | 16 |
| Engineers, All Other | $93,062 | -34.5% | 6 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $93,000 | -25.5% | 15 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $85,927 | -28.4% | 5 |
| Environmental Engineers | $84,968 | -17.9% | 15 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,000 | +22.2% | 7 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $79,720 | -27% | 5 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Virginia
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Virginia.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | $219,500 | 3,480 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $219,460 | 70 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $199,960 | 980 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $192,870 | 18,740 |
| Pediatricians, General | $189,070 | 1,220 |
| Dermatologists | $187,150 | N/A |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $185,890 | 1,130 |
| Dentists, General | $182,570 | 3,890 |
| Marketing Managers | $177,250 | 7,170 |
| Legal Support Workers, All Other | $176,950 | 4,230 |
Salary Trend in Fairfax, VA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Fairfax, VA has a cost of living index of 100.7, which is 0.7% more expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $99,305 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $133,099 | $132,174 |
| Pharmacists | $128,960 | $128,064 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $128,750 | $127,855 |
| Marketing Managers | $125,008 | $124,139 |
| Managers, All Other | $124,800 | $123,932 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Fairfax, VA stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Fairfax, VA
Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.