Data Scientists pay range in Virginia Beach
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,740 a year or less, while the top 10% make $158,210 or more. The middle half of data scientists in Virginia Beach earn between $77,160 and $128,310.
- $61K10th
- $77K25th
- $100KMedian
- $128K75th
- $158K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $106,710 | $8,892 | $51.30 |
| Median | $100,300 | $8,358 | $48.22 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $77,160 | $6,430 | $37.10 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $128,310 | $10,692 | $61.69 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Data Scientists pay in Virginia Beach vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Data scientists in Virginia Beach earn 21% less than the Virginia average ($134,590) and 16% less than the U.S. average ($126,800). At the median the gap is -17% against the U.S. median of $120,230.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | $106,710 | $100,300 | $60,740 | $158,210 | 770 |
| Virginia | $134,590 | $126,430 | $76,420 | $207,890 | 8,920 |
| United States | $126,800 | $120,230 | $67,240 | $199,130 | 262,440 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Data Scientists salary after taxes in Virginia Beach
On the average salary of $106,710, a single filer in Virginia Beach takes home about $78,579 a year, or $6,548 a month and $3,022 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 | $80,151 | $6,679 |
| Working in VA | $78,579 | $6,548 |
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 data scientists? 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 $106,710 buys what about $108,953 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 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.
Data Scientists salary in other Virginia cities
Virginia Beach ranks 5th of 7 Virginia metro areas for this job; Charlottesville pays the most ($138,320).
- Charlottesville$138,320
- Richmond$133,460
- Winchester$121,250
- Roanoke$109,120
- Virginia Beach$106,710
- Blacksburg$101,830
- Harrisonburg$87,650
Highest-paying cities for data scientists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($212,760).
- San Jose, CA$212,760
- San Francisco, CA$174,830
- Seattle, WA$160,460
- Idaho Falls, ID$159,110
- Kennewick, WA$157,380
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Data Scientists salary in Virginia Beach: questions
How much do data scientists make an hour in Virginia Beach?
$51.30 an hour on average, and $48.22 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level data scientists salary in Virginia Beach?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,740 a year and the 25th percentile is $77,160, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the data scientists take-home pay in Virginia Beach?
About $78,579 a year ($6,548 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $106,710.
Do data scientists earn more in Virginia Beach than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% less than the U.S. average for this job ($126,800).
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 15-2051; area Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC (47260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.4%.
- 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 0.60, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.60).
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