Busser Salary in Virginia (2026)
$15.58 per hour · take-home ≈ $27,118/year ($2,260/month) for a single filer
Busser pay range in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $27,370 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $28,930 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $32,410 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $37,010 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $46,360 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 11,910 Busser jobs in Virginia (occupation code 35-9011, “Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Virginia
A median Busser salary of $32,410 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 $27,118 — an effective tax rate of 16.3%.
| Gross (median) | $32,410 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,709 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,479 |
| Virginia state income tax | −$1,103 |
| Take-home (annual) | $27,118 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,260 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Busser make in Virginia?
- The median Busser salary in Virginia is $32,410 per year ($15.58 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $28,930 and $37,010.
- What is the take-home pay for a Busser in Virginia?
- On the median salary of $32,410, a single filer in Virginia takes home about $27,118 per year ($2,260 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.3%.
- How many Busser jobs are there in Virginia?
- BLS counts 11,910 Busser 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.