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Dishwasher Salary in Virginia (2026)
$15.93 per hour · take-home ≈ $27,656/year ($2,305/month) for a single filer
Dishwasher pay range in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $27,300 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $28,750 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $33,130 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $36,570 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $40,450 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 12,520 Dishwasher jobs in Virginia (occupation code 35-9021, “Dishwashers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Virginia
A median Dishwasher salary of $33,130 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 $27,656 — an effective tax rate of 16.5%.
| Gross (median) | $33,130 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,796 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,534 |
| Virginia state income tax | −$1,144 |
| Take-home (annual) | $27,656 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,305 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dishwasher make in Virginia?
- The median Dishwasher salary in Virginia is $33,130 per year ($15.93 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $28,750 and $36,570.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dishwasher in Virginia?
- On the median salary of $33,130, a single filer in Virginia takes home about $27,656 per year ($2,305 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.5%.
- How many Dishwasher jobs are there in Virginia?
- BLS counts 12,520 Dishwasher 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.