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Engineering Manager Salary in Virginia (2026)
$84.69 per hour · take-home ≈ $122,303/year ($10,192/month) for a single filer
Virginia ranks 10th of 51 states for Engineering Manager pay, with a median about 1% above the national average. Of the 4,390 Engineering Manager jobs BLS counts in Virginia, the typical worker earns $176,160 a year — though pay ranges from $124,830 for newcomers to $253,060 at the top.
Engineering Manager pay range in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $124,830 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $147,770 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $176,160 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $213,180 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $253,060 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,390 Engineering Manager jobs in Virginia (occupation code 11-9041, “Architectural and Engineering Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Virginia
A median Engineering Manager salary of $176,160 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 $122,303 — an effective tax rate of 30.6%.
| Gross (median) | $176,160 |
| Federal income tax | −$31,012 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$13,476 |
| Virginia state income tax | −$9,369 |
| Take-home (annual) | $122,303 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $10,192 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Engineering Manager make in Virginia?
- The median Engineering Manager salary in Virginia is $176,160 per year ($84.69 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $147,770 and $213,180.
- What is the take-home pay for a Engineering Manager in Virginia?
- On the median salary of $176,160, a single filer in Virginia takes home about $122,303 per year ($10,192 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 30.6%.
- How many Engineering Manager jobs are there in Virginia?
- BLS counts 4,390 Engineering Manager 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.