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Waiter / Waitress Salary in Virginia (2026)
$21.52 per hour · take-home ≈ $36,332/year ($3,028/month) for a single filer
Waiter / Waitress pay range in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $28,270 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $32,760 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $44,760 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $56,430 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $74,130 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 59,370 Waiter / Waitress jobs in Virginia (occupation code 35-3031, “Waiters and Waitresses”).
Gross vs. take-home in Virginia
A median Waiter / Waitress salary of $44,760 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 $36,332 — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
| Gross (median) | $44,760 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,191 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,424 |
| Virginia state income tax | −$1,813 |
| Take-home (annual) | $36,332 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,028 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Waiter / Waitress make in Virginia?
- The median Waiter / Waitress salary in Virginia is $44,760 per year ($21.52 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $32,760 and $56,430.
- What is the take-home pay for a Waiter / Waitress in Virginia?
- On the median salary of $44,760, a single filer in Virginia takes home about $36,332 per year ($3,028 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
- How many Waiter / Waitress jobs are there in Virginia?
- BLS counts 59,370 Waiter / Waitress 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.