Median DOL Salary
$80,194
Total DOL Filings
1,759
Companies Hiring
645
Cost of Living Index
100.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
Virginia Beach, VA$80,194
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Virginia Beach, VA is 31.6% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Virginia Beach
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | 161 | $87,173 | Staffing | |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | 68 | $90,646 | Staffing | |
| UST Global Inc | 51 | $71,074 | Other | |
| VIRGINIA BEACH CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS | 48 | $51,940 | Other | |
| STIHL Inc. | 43 | $90,900 | Other | |
| PHOTON INFOTECH INC | 39 | $85,067 | Other | |
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS U.S. CORPORATION | 30 | $70,990 | Staffing | |
| Regent University | 30 | $62,000 | Other | |
| Anthem, Inc | 26 | $97,641 | Other | |
| Accenture LLP | 26 | $85,342 | Staffing | |
| Pioneer Global Inc | 25 | $77,230 | Other | |
| WELLPOINT, INC. | 25 | $88,372 | Other | |
| PIONEER CORPORATE SERVICES INC | 22 | $70,000 | Other | |
| Randstad Technologies, LLC | 22 | $110,000 | Other | |
| Infosys Limited | 18 | $77,487 | Staffing | |
| Capital IT Solutions INC | 17 | $83,325 | Other | |
| Amerigroup Corporation | 17 | $72,750 | Other | |
| SDI GLOBAL SERVICES, LLC. | 16 | $60,000 | Other | |
| The Christian Broadcasting Network | 15 | $62,930 | Other | |
| Reliable Software Resources Inc | 15 | $70,000 | Other | |
| LifeNet Health | 15 | $123,850 | Other | |
| Speridian Technologies, LLC | 14 | $75,000 | Other | |
| Rite Aid | 14 | $132,600 | Other | |
| Busch LLC | 13 | $74,308 | Other | |
| CitiusTech Inc | 13 | $85,000 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Virginia Beach
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists | $130,000 | -5.4% | 19 |
| Sales Managers | $119,800 | -29.9% | 5 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $116,000 | -39.9% | 8 |
| Marketing Managers | $85,000 | -52.1% | 5 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $83,004 | -32.5% | 8 |
| Industrial Engineers | $81,137 | -18.9% | 11 |
| General and Operations Managers | $80,000 | -34.2% | 10 |
| Electrical Engineers | $76,960 | -37.1% | 5 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $76,113 | -26.8% | 6 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $75,088 | -24.4% | 19 |
| Environmental Engineers | $71,968 | -30.5% | 10 |
| Civil Engineers | $64,100 | -33.4% | 24 |
| Management Analysts | $62,400 | -43.1% | 31 |
| Physical Therapists | $58,084 | -42.3% | 8 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $57,965 | -9.1% | 15 |
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $56,035 | -42.3% | 8 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $50,293 | -40.3% | 18 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $35,901 | -55% | 11 |
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 Virginia Beach, VA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Virginia Beach, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists | $130,000 | $129,096 |
| Sales Managers | $119,800 | $118,967 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $116,000 | $115,194 |
| Marketing Managers | $85,000 | $84,409 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $83,004 | $82,427 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Virginia Beach, VA stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Virginia Beach, 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.