H-1B salaries in Charlottesville, VA
Based on 511 certified H-1B filings in the Charlottesville, VA metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Base salary only.
Median salary$87,194
Middle 50%$68.5k–$122.2k
vs. national median−29%comparison median $122,699
Filings511FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $62,000 |
| 25th | $68,506 |
| 50th (median) | $87,194 |
| 75th | $122,225 |
| 90th | $175,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $81,619 | $60,554 | $105,686 | 270 |
| FY2021 | $78,000 | $60,000 | $104,850 | 262 |
| FY2022 | $90,008 | $62,768 | $139,973 | 304 |
| FY2023 | $80,340 | $62,678 | $110,000 | 307 |
| FY2024 | $77,022 | $63,000 | $106,000 | 293 |
| FY2025 | $83,304 | $67,873 | $119,996 | 320 |
| FY2026 | $92,061 | $70,184 | $125,000 | 191 |
Cost of living
Charlottesville's median H-1B salary of $87,194 is worth about $87,900 at national average prices.
Fair market rent, 1-bedroom$1,442Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Charlottesville, VA MSA).
Fair market rent, 2-bedroom$1,642Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Charlottesville, VA MSA).
Price level (U.S. = 100)99.1Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Price-adjusted median$87,900Median salary ÷ (price level ÷ 100).
State income tax on wagesVA: yesSource: Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2025.
Most filed jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientist | $68,550 | 78 |
| Software Engineer | $117,824 | 39 |
| Medical School Professor | $100,000 | 18 |
| Radiologist | $79,997 | 17 |
| Computer Science Professor | $140,000 | 13 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologist | $78,786 | 13 |
| Physician | $200,950 | 12 |
| Mathematics Professor | $82,800 | 11 |
| Data Scientist | $107,500 | 10 |
| Engineering Professor | $77,650 | 10 |
| Foreign Language Professor | $81,500 | 10 |