Construction Managers pay range in Virginia Beach
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $77,250 a year or less, while the top 10% make $161,840 or more. The middle half of construction managers in Virginia Beach earn between $92,650 and $145,010.
- $77K10th
- $93K25th
- $105KMedian
- $145K75th
- $162K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $119,140 | $9,928 | $57.28 |
| Median | $105,240 | $8,770 | $50.60 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $92,650 | $7,721 | $44.54 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $145,010 | $12,084 | $69.72 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Construction Managers pay in Virginia Beach vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Construction managers in Virginia Beach earn 6% less than the Virginia average ($127,200) and 4% less than the U.S. average ($124,360). At the median the gap is -8% against the U.S. median of $114,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | $119,140 | $105,240 | $77,250 | $161,840 | 1,400 |
| Virginia | $127,200 | $119,110 | $79,940 | $183,980 | 7,290 |
| United States | $124,360 | $114,990 | $69,690 | $189,440 | 380,360 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Construction Managers salary after taxes in Virginia Beach
On the average salary of $119,140, a single filer in Virginia Beach takes home about $86,609 a year, or $7,217 a month and $3,331 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 | $88,400 | $7,367 |
| Working in VA | $86,609 | $7,217 |
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 construction managers? 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 $119,140 buys what about $121,645 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 3.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Construction Managers salary in other Virginia cities
Virginia Beach ranks 3rd of 9 Virginia metro areas for this job; Richmond pays the most ($126,100).
- Richmond$126,100
- Charlottesville$119,910
- Virginia Beach$119,140
- Staunton$113,620
- Roanoke$109,770
- Winchester$107,120
- Lynchburg$106,100
- Harrisonburg$105,940
- Blacksburg$105,190
Highest-paying cities for construction managers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($168,220).
- San Jose, CA$168,220
- San Francisco, CA$164,760
- Seattle, WA$163,750
- Mount Vernon, WA$163,350
- New York, NY$162,800
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Construction Managers salary in Virginia Beach: questions
How much do construction managers make an hour in Virginia Beach?
$57.28 an hour on average, and $50.60 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level construction managers salary in Virginia Beach?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $77,250 a year and the 25th percentile is $92,650, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the construction managers take-home pay in Virginia Beach?
About $86,609 a year ($7,217 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $119,140.
Do construction managers earn more in Virginia Beach than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% less than the U.S. average for this job ($124,360).
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 11-9021; area Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC (47260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.8%.
- 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 0.75, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.75).
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