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Firefighters average salary by city in Virginia
- Richmond$62,440
- Virginia Beach$57,510
- Staunton$49,460
- Charlottesville$44,140
- Lynchburg$43,170
- Harrisonburg$42,290
- Roanoke$42,090
- Blacksburg$38,660
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $62,440 | $60,790 | $50,170 | $49,574 | 98 |
| Virginia Beach | $57,510 | $56,940 | $46,790 | $45,897 | 98 |
| Staunton | $49,460 | $49,410 | $35,870 | $39,891 | 91 |
| Charlottesville | $44,140 | $46,860 | $29,540 | $35,923 | 99 |
| Lynchburg | $43,170 | $45,450 | $36,320 | $35,199 | 89 |
| Harrisonburg | $42,290 | $43,900 | $36,240 | $34,542 | 95 |
| Roanoke | $42,090 | $39,310 | $35,140 | $34,393 | 94 |
| Blacksburg | $38,660 | $38,380 | $26,520 | $31,834 | 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 33-2011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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