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Dispatcher Salary in Virginia (2026)
$24.38 per hour · take-home ≈ $40,770/year ($3,398/month) for a single filer
Virginia ranks 23rd of 51 states for Dispatcher pay, with a median right at the national average. Of the 5,830 Dispatcher jobs BLS counts in Virginia, the typical worker earns $50,710 a year — though pay ranges from $38,370 for newcomers to $71,910 at the top.
Dispatcher pay range in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,370 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $43,830 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $50,710 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $62,100 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $71,910 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,830 Dispatcher jobs in Virginia (occupation code 43-5032, “Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance”).
Gross vs. take-home in Virginia
A median Dispatcher salary of $50,710 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 $40,770 — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
| Gross (median) | $50,710 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,905 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,879 |
| Virginia state income tax | −$2,155 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,770 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,398 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Virginia paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dispatcher make in Virginia?
- The median Dispatcher salary in Virginia is $50,710 per year ($24.38 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $43,830 and $62,100.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dispatcher in Virginia?
- On the median salary of $50,710, a single filer in Virginia takes home about $40,770 per year ($3,398 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
- How many Dispatcher jobs are there in Virginia?
- BLS counts 5,830 Dispatcher 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.