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Pharmacist Salary in Virginia (2026)
$69.26 per hour · take-home ≈ $102,208/year ($8,517/month) for a single filer
Pharmacist pay range in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $106,800 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $128,230 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $144,060 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $161,600 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $173,550 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,980 Pharmacist jobs in Virginia (occupation code 29-1051, “Pharmacists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Virginia
A median Pharmacist salary of $144,060 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 $102,208 — an effective tax rate of 29.1%.
| Gross (median) | $144,060 |
| Federal income tax | −$23,308 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$11,021 |
| Virginia state income tax | −$7,523 |
| Take-home (annual) | $102,208 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,517 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Pharmacist make in Virginia?
- The median Pharmacist salary in Virginia is $144,060 per year ($69.26 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $128,230 and $161,600.
- What is the take-home pay for a Pharmacist in Virginia?
- On the median salary of $144,060, a single filer in Virginia takes home about $102,208 per year ($8,517 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 29.1%.
- How many Pharmacist jobs are there in Virginia?
- BLS counts 7,980 Pharmacist 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.