Psychologists, All Other pay range in Virginia Beach
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $84,360 a year or less, while the top 10% make $165,630 or more. The middle half of other psychologists in Virginia Beach earn between $117,640 and $152,880.
- $84K10th
- $118K25th
- $135KMedian
- $153K75th
- $166K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $128,300 | $10,692 | $61.68 |
| Median | $135,470 | $11,289 | $65.13 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $117,640 | $9,803 | $56.56 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $152,880 | $12,740 | $73.50 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Psychologists, All Other pay in Virginia Beach vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Other psychologists in Virginia Beach earn 6% less than the Virginia average ($137,140) and 15% more than the U.S. average ($111,210). At the median the gap is +22% against the U.S. median of $110,840.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | $128,300 | $135,470 | $84,360 | $165,630 | 110 |
| Virginia | $137,140 | $140,640 | $75,070 | $185,220 | 510 |
| United States | $111,210 | $110,840 | $54,990 | $168,520 | 18,820 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Psychologists, All Other salary after taxes in Virginia Beach
On the average salary of $128,300, a single filer in Virginia Beach takes home about $92,396 a year, or $7,700 a month and $3,554 every two weeks. Taxes take 28% 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 | $94,349 | $7,862 |
| Working in VA | $92,396 | $7,700 |
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 other psychologists? 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 $128,300 buys what about $130,997 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Virginia Beach ($49,430). A typical home costs $373,678, or 2.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Psychologists, All Other salary in other Virginia cities
Virginia Beach ranks 2nd of 3 Virginia metro areas for this job; Richmond pays the most ($137,830).
Highest-paying cities for other psychologists
Sacramento, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($165,020).
- Sacramento, CA$165,020
- Cincinnati, OH$160,520
- San Jose, CA$148,320
- Memphis, TN$145,060
- Raleigh, NC$144,910
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Psychologists, All Other salary in Virginia Beach: questions
How much do other psychologists make an hour in Virginia Beach?
$61.68 an hour on average, and $65.13 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other psychologists salary in Virginia Beach?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $84,360 a year and the 25th percentile is $117,640, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other psychologists take-home pay in Virginia Beach?
About $92,396 a year ($7,700 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $128,300.
Do other psychologists earn more in Virginia Beach than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% more than the U.S. average for this job ($111,210).
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 19-3039; area Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC (47260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.1%.
- 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 1.18, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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