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Childcare Worker Salary in Virginia (2026)
$16.51 per hour · take-home ≈ $28,551/year ($2,379/month) for a single filer
Childcare Worker pay range in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $28,150 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $29,540 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $34,330 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $37,200 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $44,100 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 13,930 Childcare Worker jobs in Virginia (occupation code 39-9011, “Childcare Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Virginia
A median Childcare Worker salary of $34,330 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 $28,551 — an effective tax rate of 16.8%.
| Gross (median) | $34,330 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,940 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,626 |
| Virginia state income tax | −$1,213 |
| Take-home (annual) | $28,551 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,379 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Childcare Worker make in Virginia?
- The median Childcare Worker salary in Virginia is $34,330 per year ($16.51 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $29,540 and $37,200.
- What is the take-home pay for a Childcare Worker in Virginia?
- On the median salary of $34,330, a single filer in Virginia takes home about $28,551 per year ($2,379 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.8%.
- How many Childcare Worker jobs are there in Virginia?
- BLS counts 13,930 Childcare Worker 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.