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Chief Executives average salary by city in Virginia
- Charlottesville$352,900
- Virginia Beach$333,240
- Richmond$328,500
- Roanoke$301,480
- Staunton$296,540
- Harrisonburg$290,420
- Winchester$274,090
- Lynchburg$273,430
- Blacksburg$261,490
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville | $352,900 | $317,900 | $190,750 | $228,841 | 99 |
| Virginia Beach | $333,240 | $297,350 | $190,920 | $217,654 | 98 |
| Richmond | $328,500 | $326,160 | $188,360 | $214,957 | 98 |
| Roanoke | $301,480 | $258,310 | $186,720 | $199,583 | 94 |
| Staunton | $296,540 | $225,760 | $151,230 | $196,772 | 91 |
| Harrisonburg | $290,420 | $264,970 | $214,280 | $193,290 | 95 |
| Winchester | $274,090 | $221,620 | $149,030 | $183,998 | 96 |
| Lynchburg | $273,430 | $219,400 | $145,240 | $183,623 | 89 |
| Blacksburg | $261,490 | $208,030 | $155,390 | $176,504 | 93 |
*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 11-1011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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