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Quality Inspector Salary in Virginia (2026)
$23.84 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,935/year ($3,328/month) for a single filer
Quality Inspector pay range in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,210 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $40,710 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $49,590 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $62,140 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $76,390 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,830 Quality Inspector jobs in Virginia (occupation code 51-9061, “Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Virginia
A median Quality Inspector salary of $49,590 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 $39,935 — an effective tax rate of 19.5%.
| Gross (median) | $49,590 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,771 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,794 |
| Virginia state income tax | −$2,091 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,935 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,328 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Quality Inspector make in Virginia?
- The median Quality Inspector salary in Virginia is $49,590 per year ($23.84 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $40,710 and $62,140.
- What is the take-home pay for a Quality Inspector in Virginia?
- On the median salary of $49,590, a single filer in Virginia takes home about $39,935 per year ($3,328 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.5%.
- How many Quality Inspector jobs are there in Virginia?
- BLS counts 9,830 Quality Inspector 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.