Computer Programmers pay range in Virginia Beach
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,150 a year or less, while the top 10% make $153,350 or more. The middle half of computer programmers in Virginia Beach earn between $80,830 and $131,260.
- $66K10th
- $81K25th
- $103KMedian
- $131K75th
- $153K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $107,770 | $8,981 | $51.81 |
| Median | $103,070 | $8,589 | $49.55 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $80,830 | $6,736 | $38.86 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $131,260 | $10,938 | $63.11 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Computer Programmers pay in Virginia Beach vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Computer programmers in Virginia Beach earn 12% less than the Virginia average ($122,060) and about the same as the U.S. average ($105,170). At the median the gap is +3% against the U.S. median of $100,390.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | $107,770 | $103,070 | $66,150 | $153,350 | 280 |
| Virginia | $122,060 | $121,610 | $67,010 | $182,890 | 3,070 |
| United States | $105,170 | $100,390 | $57,710 | $160,460 | 92,230 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Computer Programmers salary after taxes in Virginia Beach
On the average salary of $107,770, a single filer in Virginia Beach takes home about $79,264 a year, or $6,605 a month and $3,049 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% 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 | $80,855 | $6,738 |
| Working in VA | $79,264 | $6,605 |
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 programmers? 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 $107,770 buys what about $110,036 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Virginia Beach ($49,430). A typical home costs $373,678, or 3.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Computer Programmers salary in other Virginia cities
Virginia Beach ranks 3rd of 5 Virginia metro areas for this job; Charlottesville pays the most ($113,190).
- Charlottesville$113,190
- Richmond$111,950
- Virginia Beach$107,770
- Blacksburg$99,690
- Roanoke$92,990
Highest-paying cities for computer programmers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($150,780).
- San Jose, CA$150,780
- Boulder, CO$139,840
- Portland, ME$138,860
- Fayetteville, AR$130,080
- San Diego, CA$129,530
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Computer Programmers salary in Virginia Beach: questions
How much do computer programmers make an hour in Virginia Beach?
$51.81 an hour on average, and $49.55 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level computer programmers salary in Virginia Beach?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,150 a year and the 25th percentile is $80,830, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the computer programmers take-home pay in Virginia Beach?
About $79,264 a year ($6,605 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $107,770.
Do computer programmers earn more in Virginia Beach than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($105,170).
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; area Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC (47260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.7%.
- 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 0.62, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.62).
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