Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Virginia | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $165,980 | $149,469 | +11% |
| Median hourly wage | $79.80 | $71.86 | +11% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $164,174.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | $127,400 | $73,500 | $161,700 | 100 |
The median annual salary for a HR Manager in Virginia is $165,980, or about $79.80 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for HR Managers is $149,469. Virginia is +11% above the national median.
Entry-level hr managers in Virginia typically earn from $73,500 depending on the city and employer.
With 5,770 hr manager jobs on record and a median salary of $165,980, Virginia offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.