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Accountant Salary in Virginia (2026)
$44.85 per hour · take-home ≈ $69,856/year ($5,821/month) for a single filer
Accountant pay range in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $60,000 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $74,250 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $93,290 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $123,510 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $156,730 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 47,100 Accountant jobs in Virginia (occupation code 13-2011, “Accountants and Auditors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Virginia
A median Accountant salary of $93,290 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Virginia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $69,856 — an effective tax rate of 25.1%.
| Gross (median) | $93,290 |
| Federal income tax | −$11,694 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,137 |
| Virginia state income tax | −$4,604 |
| Take-home (annual) | $69,856 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,821 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Virginia paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Accountant make in Virginia?
- The median Accountant salary in Virginia is $93,290 per year ($44.85 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $74,250 and $123,510.
- What is the take-home pay for a Accountant in Virginia?
- On the median salary of $93,290, a single filer in Virginia takes home about $69,856 per year ($5,821 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.1%.
- How many Accountant jobs are there in Virginia?
- BLS counts 47,100 Accountant jobs in Virginia in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Virginia state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Virginia.