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Lawyers average salary by city in Virginia
- Richmond$173,400
- Virginia Beach$159,670
- Charlottesville$157,910
- Roanoke$153,590
- Lynchburg$147,240
- Harrisonburg$142,340
- Winchester$135,990
- Blacksburg$134,490
- Staunton$126,060
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $173,400 | $144,910 | $100,490 | $120,628 | 98 |
| Virginia Beach | $159,670 | $133,380 | $89,770 | $112,034 | 98 |
| Charlottesville | $157,910 | $149,430 | $98,270 | $110,932 | 99 |
| Roanoke | $153,590 | $134,440 | $101,410 | $108,227 | 94 |
| Lynchburg | $147,240 | $122,110 | $81,450 | $104,252 | 89 |
| Harrisonburg | $142,340 | $127,070 | $80,410 | $101,185 | 95 |
| Winchester | $135,990 | $124,760 | $83,260 | $97,210 | 96 |
| Blacksburg | $134,490 | $106,500 | $77,210 | $96,271 | 93 |
| Staunton | $126,060 | $103,530 | $77,480 | $90,994 | 91 |
*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 23-1011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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