Computer Network Architects Salary in Virginia

Computer network architects in Virginia earn the most in Richmond (average $131,650 a year) and the least in Lynchburg ($112,640), across the 7 Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the computer network architects average at $147,660 and the median at $141,340 for 9,380 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $139,580.

Computer Network Architects average salary by city in Virginia

Richmond$131,650
Winchester$125,140
Charlottesville$122,800
Blacksburg$121,020
Virginia Beach$119,890
Roanoke$119,630
Lynchburg$112,640

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Richmond	$131,650	$129,210	$102,380	$94,493	98
Winchester	$125,140	$132,500	$102,020	$90,418	96
Charlottesville	$122,800	$116,340	$81,420	$88,953	99
Blacksburg	$121,020	$117,030	$86,050	$87,823	93
Virginia Beach	$119,890	$111,030	$90,700	$87,093	98
Roanoke	$119,630	$123,600	$95,200	$86,925	94
Lynchburg	$112,640	$108,940	$86,800	$82,410	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Computer Network Architects salary in other states

Computer Network Architects salary by city and state

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Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-1241.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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