Computer Network Architects pay range in Virginia Beach
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $77,670 a year or less, while the top 10% make $172,840 or more. The middle half of computer network architects in Virginia Beach earn between $90,700 and $139,740.
- $78K10th
- $91K25th
- $111KMedian
- $140K75th
- $173K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $119,890 | $9,991 | $57.64 |
| Median | $111,030 | $9,252 | $53.38 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $90,700 | $7,558 | $43.61 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $139,740 | $11,645 | $67.18 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Computer Network Architects pay in Virginia Beach vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Computer network architects in Virginia Beach earn 19% less than the Virginia average ($147,660) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($139,580). At the median the gap is -17% against the U.S. median of $134,050.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | $119,890 | $111,030 | $77,670 | $172,840 | 920 |
| Virginia | $147,660 | $141,340 | $85,050 | $210,180 | 9,380 |
| United States | $139,580 | $134,050 | $79,900 | $202,680 | 179,740 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Computer Network Architects salary after taxes in Virginia Beach
On the average salary of $119,890, a single filer in Virginia Beach takes home about $87,093 a year, or $7,258 a month and $3,350 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
The Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NC | $88,898 | $7,408 |
| Working in VA | $87,093 | $7,258 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Virginia Beach a good place for computer network architects? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Virginia Beach area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.9), so the average $119,890 buys what about $122,410 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Virginia Beach ($49,430). A typical home costs $373,678, or 3.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Computer Network Architects salary in other Virginia cities
Virginia Beach ranks 5th of 7 Virginia metro areas for this job; Richmond pays the most ($131,650).
- Richmond$131,650
- Winchester$125,140
- Charlottesville$122,800
- Blacksburg$121,020
- Virginia Beach$119,890
- Roanoke$119,630
- Lynchburg$112,640
Highest-paying cities for computer network architects
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($192,650).
- San Jose, CA$192,650
- San Francisco, CA$172,850
- Seattle, WA$171,920
- Rochester, MN$163,430
- New York, NY$161,380
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Computer Network Architects salary in Virginia Beach: questions
How much do computer network architects make an hour in Virginia Beach?
$57.64 an hour on average, and $53.38 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level computer network architects salary in Virginia Beach?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $77,670 a year and the 25th percentile is $90,700, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the computer network architects take-home pay in Virginia Beach?
About $87,093 a year ($7,258 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $119,890.
Do computer network architects earn more in Virginia Beach than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% less than the U.S. average for this job ($139,580).
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; area Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC (47260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.05, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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