Median DOL Salary
$90,473
Total DOL Filings
15,292
Companies Hiring
2,566
Cost of Living Index
100.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
Herndon, VA$90,473
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Herndon, VA is 48.5% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Herndon
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Web Services Inc | 1,088 | $135,000 | Other | |
| Hexaware Technologies Inc. | 475 | $80,300 | Staffing | |
| Amazon Data Services, Inc | 372 | $137,259 | Other | |
| AKHSAYA INC | 362 | $68,411 | Other | |
| Idexcel Inc | 284 | $90,000 | Other | |
| AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC | 255 | $136,400 | Other | |
| DR Technologies Inc | 240 | $68,000 | Other | |
| Amdocs, Inc. | 237 | $97,973 | Other | |
| Indus, Inc. | 198 | $80,000 | Other | |
| Softthink Solutions Inc | 191 | $90,000 | Other | |
| VT IDIRECT INC. | 187 | $92,173 | Other | |
| IBM Corporation | 185 | $96,595 | Staffing | |
| SYSTEM SOFT TECHNOLOGIES | 168 | $85,000 | Other | |
| GSSR Inc | 164 | $90,000 | Other | |
| Trianz Consulting, Inc. | 160 | $93,000 | Other | |
| Sarga Solutions Inc. | 155 | $65,000 | Other | |
| Amazon Development Center U.S. Inc. | 154 | $148,400 | Other | |
| REI Systems Inc. | 133 | $97,308 | Other | |
| China Telecom (Americas) Corporation | 115 | $60,000 | Other | |
| CGI Technologies and Solutions | 112 | $95,534 | Other | |
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | 110 | $87,173 | Staffing | |
| iStream Solutions Inc. | 108 | $94,453 | Other | |
| K12 Inc. | 107 | $94,500 | Other | |
| Aarna Priya Inc | 105 | $99,000 | Other | |
| Juniper Networks (US), Inc. | 105 | $108,992 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Herndon
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $199,361 | N/A | 6 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $150,000 | -11.1% | 23 |
| Financial Managers | $140,000 | -17.8% | 5 |
| Marketing Managers | $138,522 | -21.9% | 10 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $126,948 | -34.2% | 52 |
| Software Developers | $111,060 | -17.4% | 9 |
| Sales Engineers | $110,000 | -18.6% | 39 |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | $104,395 | +1.2% | 6 |
| Training and Development Managers | $95,794 | -31.4% | 14 |
| Electrical Engineers | $95,368 | -22% | 237 |
| Industrial Engineers | $90,000 | -10% | 10 |
| Statisticians | $90,000 | -11.7% | 23 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $90,000 | -35.5% | 21 |
| General and Operations Managers | $89,000 | -26.8% | 9 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $85,000 | -14.4% | 7 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $83,200 | -30.7% | 53 |
| Sales Managers | $80,000 | -53.2% | 21 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $75,504 | -6.4% | 6 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $74,131 | -28.7% | 25 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $73,250 | -40.5% | 86 |
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 Herndon, VA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Herndon, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $199,361 | $197,975 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $150,000 | $148,957 |
| Financial Managers | $140,000 | $139,027 |
| Marketing Managers | $138,522 | $137,559 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $126,948 | $126,066 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Herndon, VA stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Herndon, 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.