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Cost Estimator Salary in Virginia (2026)
$38.72 per hour · take-home ≈ $61,613/year ($5,134/month) for a single filer
Virginia ranks 16th of 51 states for Cost Estimator pay, with a median about 2% above the national average. Of the 5,840 Cost Estimator jobs BLS counts in Virginia, the typical worker earns $80,530 a year — though pay ranges from $49,820 for newcomers to $129,330 at the top.
Cost Estimator pay range in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $49,820 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $62,600 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $80,530 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $100,830 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $129,330 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,840 Cost Estimator jobs in Virginia (occupation code 13-1051, “Cost Estimators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Virginia
A median Cost Estimator salary of $80,530 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 $61,613 — an effective tax rate of 23.5%.
| Gross (median) | $80,530 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,887 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,161 |
| Virginia state income tax | −$3,870 |
| Take-home (annual) | $61,613 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,134 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Virginia paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Cost Estimator make in Virginia?
- The median Cost Estimator salary in Virginia is $80,530 per year ($38.72 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $62,600 and $100,830.
- What is the take-home pay for a Cost Estimator in Virginia?
- On the median salary of $80,530, a single filer in Virginia takes home about $61,613 per year ($5,134 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.5%.
- How many Cost Estimator jobs are there in Virginia?
- BLS counts 5,840 Cost Estimator 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.