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Housekeeper Salary in Virginia (2026)
$16.26 per hour · take-home ≈ $28,170/year ($2,348/month) for a single filer
Housekeeper pay range in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $28,210 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $29,670 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $33,820 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $36,710 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $41,710 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 23,120 Housekeeper jobs in Virginia (occupation code 37-2012, “Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners”).
Gross vs. take-home in Virginia
A median Housekeeper salary of $33,820 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 $28,170 — an effective tax rate of 16.7%.
| Gross (median) | $33,820 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,878 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,587 |
| Virginia state income tax | −$1,184 |
| Take-home (annual) | $28,170 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,348 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Virginia paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Housekeeper make in Virginia?
- The median Housekeeper salary in Virginia is $33,820 per year ($16.26 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $29,670 and $36,710.
- What is the take-home pay for a Housekeeper in Virginia?
- On the median salary of $33,820, a single filer in Virginia takes home about $28,170 per year ($2,348 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.7%.
- How many Housekeeper jobs are there in Virginia?
- BLS counts 23,120 Housekeeper 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.