Computer Programmers Salary in Virginia

Computer programmers in Virginia earn the most in Charlottesville (average $113,190 a year) and the least in Roanoke ($92,990), across the 5 Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the computer programmers average at $122,060 and the median at $121,610 for 3,070 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $105,170.

Computer Programmers average salary by city in Virginia

Charlottesville$113,190
Richmond$111,950
Virginia Beach$107,770
Blacksburg$99,690
Roanoke$92,990

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Charlottesville	$113,190	$109,770	$91,140	$82,765	99
Richmond	$111,950	$112,690	$86,860	$81,964	98
Virginia Beach	$107,770	$103,070	$80,830	$79,264	98
Blacksburg	$99,690	$87,100	$79,280	$74,044	93
Roanoke	$92,990	$92,830	$65,080	$69,716	94

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

Computer Programmers salary in other states

Computer Programmers salary by city and state

More about pay in Virginia

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 15-1251.
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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