Agricultural Inspectors pay range in Virginia Beach
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,910 a year or less, while the top 10% make $60,660 or more. The middle half of agricultural inspectors in Virginia Beach earn between $44,110 and $51,830.
- $43K10th
- $44K25th
- $45KMedian
- $52K75th
- $61K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $48,610 | $4,051 | $23.37 |
| Median | $44,970 | $3,748 | $21.62 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $44,110 | $3,676 | $21.21 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $51,830 | $4,319 | $24.92 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Agricultural Inspectors pay in Virginia Beach vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Agricultural inspectors in Virginia Beach earn 5% less than the Virginia average ($51,130) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($54,910). At the median the gap is -10% against the U.S. median of $49,940.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | $48,610 | $44,970 | $42,910 | $60,660 | 100 |
| Virginia | $51,130 | $47,380 | $41,640 | $64,360 | 380 |
| United States | $54,910 | $49,940 | $37,020 | $79,580 | 14,410 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Agricultural Inspectors salary after taxes in Virginia Beach
On the average salary of $48,610, a single filer in Virginia Beach takes home about $39,257 a year, or $3,271 a month and $1,510 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NC | $39,807 | $3,317 |
| Working in VA | $39,257 | $3,271 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Virginia Beach a good place for agricultural inspectors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Virginia Beach area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.9), so the average $48,610 buys what about $49,632 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Virginia Beach ($49,430). A typical home costs $373,678, or 7.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Agricultural Inspectors salary in other Virginia cities
Virginia Beach ranks 1st of 2 Virginia metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Virginia Beach$48,610
- Harrisonburg$47,520
Highest-paying cities for agricultural inspectors
San Luis Obispo, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($89,430).
- San Luis Obispo, CA$89,430
- Minneapolis, MN$81,030
- Albany, NY$80,640
- Houston, TX$76,710
- Detroit, MI$75,870
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Agricultural Inspectors salary in Virginia Beach: questions
How much do agricultural inspectors make an hour in Virginia Beach?
$23.37 an hour on average, and $21.62 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level agricultural inspectors salary in Virginia Beach?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,910 a year and the 25th percentile is $44,110, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the agricultural inspectors take-home pay in Virginia Beach?
About $39,257 a year ($3,271 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $48,610.
Do agricultural inspectors earn more in Virginia Beach than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less than the U.S. average for this job ($54,910).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 45-2011; area Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC (47260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.46, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.