Accountants and Auditors pay range in Virginia Beach
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $54,990 a year or less, while the top 10% make $127,900 or more. The middle half of accountants and auditors in Virginia Beach earn between $63,910 and $102,430.
- $55K10th
- $64K25th
- $79KMedian
- $102K75th
- $128K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $88,390 | $7,366 | $42.50 |
| Median | $79,450 | $6,621 | $38.20 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $63,910 | $5,326 | $30.73 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $102,430 | $8,536 | $49.25 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Accountants and Auditors pay in Virginia Beach vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Accountants and auditors in Virginia Beach earn 12% less than the Virginia average ($100,660) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($94,750). At the median the gap is -5% against the U.S. median of $83,680.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | $88,390 | $79,450 | $54,990 | $127,900 | 6,160 |
| Virginia | $100,660 | $93,290 | $60,000 | $156,730 | 47,100 |
| United States | $94,750 | $83,680 | $56,020 | $144,090 | 1,449,500 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Accountants and Auditors salary after taxes in Virginia Beach
On the average salary of $88,390, a single filer in Virginia Beach takes home about $66,744 a year, or $5,562 a month and $2,567 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% 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 | $67,994 | $5,666 |
| Working in VA | $66,744 | $5,562 |
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 accountants and auditors? 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 $88,390 buys what about $90,248 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Virginia Beach ($49,430). A typical home costs $373,678, or 4.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Accountants and Auditors salary in other Virginia cities
Virginia Beach ranks 4th of 9 Virginia metro areas for this job; Richmond pays the most ($93,210).
- Richmond$93,210
- Charlottesville$90,390
- Winchester$89,740
- Virginia Beach$88,390
- Lynchburg$84,200
- Staunton$84,190
- Blacksburg$82,960
- Roanoke$82,870
- Harrisonburg$80,420
Highest-paying cities for accountants and auditors
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($128,520).
- San Jose, CA$128,520
- San Francisco, CA$120,780
- New York, NY$119,280
- Washington, DC$113,640
- Midland, TX$111,820
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Accountants and Auditors salary in Virginia Beach: questions
How much do accountants and auditors make an hour in Virginia Beach?
$42.50 an hour on average, and $38.20 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level accountants and auditors salary in Virginia Beach?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $54,990 a year and the 25th percentile is $63,910, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the accountants and auditors take-home pay in Virginia Beach?
About $66,744 a year ($5,562 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $88,390.
Do accountants and auditors earn more in Virginia Beach than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% less than the U.S. average for this job ($94,750).
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 13-2011; area Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC (47260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.0%.
- 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 0.87, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.