Industrial Engineers pay range in Winchester
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,340 a year or less, while the top 10% make $130,220 or more. The middle half of industrial engineers in Winchester earn between $66,060 and $108,810.
- $52K10th
- $66K25th
- $89KMedian
- $109K75th
- $130K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $91,630 | $7,636 | $44.05 |
| Median | $88,730 | $7,394 | $42.66 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $66,060 | $5,505 | $31.76 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $108,810 | $9,068 | $52.31 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Industrial Engineers pay in Winchester vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Industrial engineers in Winchester earn 16% less than the Virginia average ($109,170) and 17% less than the U.S. average ($109,900). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $102,440.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester | $91,630 | $88,730 | $52,340 | $130,220 | 110 |
| Virginia | $109,170 | $102,550 | $69,880 | $157,160 | 5,580 |
| United States | $109,900 | $102,440 | $74,370 | $159,860 | 365,740 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Industrial Engineers salary after taxes in Winchester
On the average salary of $91,630, a single filer in Winchester takes home about $68,837 a year, or $5,736 a month and $2,648 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
The Winchester, VA-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $69,984 | $5,832 |
| Working in VA | $68,837 | $5,736 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Winchester a good place for industrial engineers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Winchester area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.5), so the average $91,630 buys what about $95,003 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Winchester ($47,070). A typical home costs $390,773, or 4.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Industrial Engineers salary in other Virginia cities
Winchester ranks 9th of 9 Virginia metro areas for this job; Richmond pays the most ($111,430).
- Richmond$111,430
- Lynchburg$109,560
- Charlottesville$107,300
- Virginia Beach$106,280
- Staunton$104,860
- Harrisonburg$101,330
- Blacksburg$97,670
- Roanoke$95,100
- Winchester$91,630
Highest-paying cities for industrial engineers
Anchorage, AK pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($169,380).
- Anchorage, AK$169,380
- Midland, TX$151,520
- San Jose, CA$145,190
- Lexington Park, MD$141,280
- Charleston, WV$140,560
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Industrial Engineers salary in Winchester: questions
How much do industrial engineers make an hour in Winchester?
$44.06 an hour on average, and $42.66 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level industrial engineers salary in Winchester?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,340 a year and the 25th percentile is $66,060, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the industrial engineers take-home pay in Winchester?
About $68,837 a year ($5,736 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $91,630.
Do industrial engineers earn more in Winchester than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% less than the U.S. average for this job ($109,900).
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 17-2112; area Winchester, VA-WV (49020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.4%.
- 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 0.71, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.71).
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