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Paralegals and Legal Assistants average salary by city in Virginia
- Richmond$67,940
- Charlottesville$62,360
- Winchester$61,420
- Virginia Beach$60,600
- Roanoke$59,920
- Blacksburg$58,620
- Harrisonburg$58,290
- Staunton$56,710
- Lynchburg$55,330
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $67,940 | $62,940 | $53,080 | $53,533 | 98 |
| Charlottesville | $62,360 | $59,740 | $50,500 | $49,515 | 99 |
| Winchester | $61,420 | $58,640 | $46,940 | $48,813 | 96 |
| Virginia Beach | $60,600 | $59,790 | $49,670 | $48,202 | 98 |
| Roanoke | $59,920 | $60,060 | $48,710 | $47,694 | 94 |
| Blacksburg | $58,620 | $58,320 | $48,490 | $46,725 | 93 |
| Harrisonburg | $58,290 | $50,870 | $49,250 | $46,478 | 95 |
| Staunton | $56,710 | $50,890 | $48,630 | $45,300 | 91 |
| Lynchburg | $55,330 | $50,660 | $46,960 | $44,270 | 89 |
*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 23-2011.
- 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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