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Training Specialist Salary in Virginia (2026)
$37.35 per hour · take-home ≈ $59,778/year ($4,982/month) for a single filer
Training Specialist pay range in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $41,870 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $57,530 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $77,690 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $101,030 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $130,180 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 15,570 Training Specialist jobs in Virginia (occupation code 13-1151, “Training and Development Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Virginia
A median Training Specialist salary of $77,690 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 $59,778 — an effective tax rate of 23.1%.
| Gross (median) | $77,690 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,262 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,943 |
| Virginia state income tax | −$3,707 |
| Take-home (annual) | $59,778 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,982 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Training Specialist make in Virginia?
- The median Training Specialist salary in Virginia is $77,690 per year ($37.35 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $57,530 and $101,030.
- What is the take-home pay for a Training Specialist in Virginia?
- On the median salary of $77,690, a single filer in Virginia takes home about $59,778 per year ($4,982 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.1%.
- How many Training Specialist jobs are there in Virginia?
- BLS counts 15,570 Training Specialist 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.