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Civil Engineer Salary in Virginia (2026)
$46.69 per hour · take-home ≈ $72,330/year ($6,028/month) for a single filer
Civil Engineer pay range in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $74,000 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $79,150 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $97,120 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $126,780 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $150,710 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 11,350 Civil Engineer jobs in Virginia (occupation code 17-2051, “Civil Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Virginia
A median Civil Engineer salary of $97,120 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 $72,330 — an effective tax rate of 25.5%.
| Gross (median) | $97,120 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,536 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,430 |
| Virginia state income tax | −$4,824 |
| Take-home (annual) | $72,330 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,028 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Civil Engineer make in Virginia?
- The median Civil Engineer salary in Virginia is $97,120 per year ($46.69 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $79,150 and $126,780.
- What is the take-home pay for a Civil Engineer in Virginia?
- On the median salary of $97,120, a single filer in Virginia takes home about $72,330 per year ($6,028 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.5%.
- How many Civil Engineer jobs are there in Virginia?
- BLS counts 11,350 Civil Engineer 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.