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Software Developers average salary by city in Virginia
- Richmond$139,340
- Charlottesville$131,360
- Virginia Beach$129,340
- Winchester$126,010
- Blacksburg$122,180
- Harrisonburg$122,060
- Staunton$120,690
- Lynchburg$118,720
- Roanoke$118,360
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $139,340 | $132,120 | $107,430 | $99,307 | 98 |
| Charlottesville | $131,360 | $128,520 | $100,850 | $94,311 | 99 |
| Virginia Beach | $129,340 | $129,090 | $99,230 | $93,047 | 98 |
| Winchester | $126,010 | $133,290 | $104,350 | $90,962 | 96 |
| Blacksburg | $122,180 | $111,630 | $87,310 | $88,565 | 93 |
| Harrisonburg | $122,060 | $119,250 | $97,580 | $88,490 | 95 |
| Staunton | $120,690 | $115,610 | $87,840 | $87,610 | 91 |
| Lynchburg | $118,720 | $109,840 | $89,190 | $86,337 | 89 |
| Roanoke | $118,360 | $121,110 | $90,270 | $86,105 | 94 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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 15-1252.
- 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.
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