May 2025 BLS data · live take-home

Retail Salespersons Salary in Virginia

The median annual salary for retail salespersons in Virginia is $34,240, based on May 2025 BLS data. Here is what that salary looks like on a biweekly paycheck after taxes.

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Salary breakdown

Median wage from BLS May 2025, applied through the 2026 tax engine.

Take-home per check

2026 rates · biweekly

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Gross pay (per check)$1,317
Federal income tax-$74
Social Security-$82
Medicare-$19
State income tax (VA)-$44
Net take-home$1,098
Annual net: $28,537Effective rate: 16.7%

Median wage from BLS OEWS (May 2025, retrieved 2026-09-02). Tax estimate uses 2026 federal brackets and Virginia state rules; local taxes excluded.

Retail Salespersons pay across Virginia scenarios

The BLS median represents the midpoint — half of retail salespersons in Virginia earn more, half earn less. Run your own number through the Virginia paycheck calculator or compare states with the state income tax comparison.

Frequently asked questions

What is the median Retail Salespersons salary in Virginia?

The median annual salary for retail salespersons in Virginia is $34,240 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). After federal tax, FICA and Virginia state income tax, a single filer keeps approximately $1,098 per biweekly check.

How much does a retail salespersons take home in Virginia after taxes?

On the median salary of $34,240, a single filer in Virginia takes home approximately $1,098 every two weeks ($1,317 gross). The effective tax rate is 16.7%.

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