Janitor Salary in Virginia (2026)
$16.91 per hour · take-home ≈ $29,177/year ($2,431/month) for a single filer
Janitor pay range in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $28,290 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $30,020 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $35,170 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $38,730 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $47,240 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 65,970 Janitor jobs in Virginia (occupation code 37-2011, “Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners”).
Gross vs. take-home in Virginia
A median Janitor salary of $35,170 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 $29,177 — an effective tax rate of 17.0%.
| Gross (median) | $35,170 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,040 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,691 |
| Virginia state income tax | −$1,262 |
| Take-home (annual) | $29,177 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,431 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Virginia paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Janitor make in Virginia?
- The median Janitor salary in Virginia is $35,170 per year ($16.91 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $30,020 and $38,730.
- What is the take-home pay for a Janitor in Virginia?
- On the median salary of $35,170, a single filer in Virginia takes home about $29,177 per year ($2,431 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.0%.
- How many Janitor jobs are there in Virginia?
- BLS counts 65,970 Janitor 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.