Computer Programmers pay range in Richmond
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,540 a year or less, while the top 10% make $162,880 or more. The middle half of computer programmers in Richmond earn between $86,860 and $135,670.
- $62K10th
- $87K25th
- $113KMedian
- $136K75th
- $163K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $111,950 | $9,329 | $53.82 |
| Median | $112,690 | $9,391 | $54.18 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $86,860 | $7,238 | $41.76 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $135,670 | $11,306 | $65.23 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Computer Programmers pay in Richmond vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Computer programmers in Richmond earn 8% less than the Virginia average ($122,060) and 6% more than the U.S. average ($105,170). At the median the gap is +12% against the U.S. median of $100,390.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $111,950 | $112,690 | $61,540 | $162,880 | 310 |
| Virginia | $122,060 | $121,610 | $67,010 | $182,890 | 3,070 |
| United States | $105,170 | $100,390 | $57,710 | $160,460 | 92,230 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Computer Programmers salary after taxes in Richmond
On the average salary of $111,950, a single filer in Richmond takes home about $81,964 a year, or $6,830 a month and $3,152 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Richmond a good place for computer programmers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Richmond area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.9), so the average $111,950 buys what about $114,400 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Richmond ($51,460). A typical home costs $397,705, or 3.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Computer Programmers salary in other Virginia cities
Richmond ranks 2nd of 5 Virginia metro areas for this job; Charlottesville pays the most ($113,190).
- Charlottesville$113,190
- Richmond$111,950
- Virginia Beach$107,770
- Blacksburg$99,690
- Roanoke$92,990
Highest-paying cities for computer programmers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($150,780).
- San Jose, CA$150,780
- Boulder, CO$139,840
- Portland, ME$138,860
- Fayetteville, AR$130,080
- San Diego, CA$129,530
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Computer Programmers salary in Richmond: questions
How much do computer programmers make an hour in Richmond?
$53.82 an hour on average, and $54.18 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level computer programmers salary in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,540 a year and the 25th percentile is $86,860, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the computer programmers take-home pay in Richmond?
About $81,964 a year ($6,830 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $111,950.
Do computer programmers earn more in Richmond than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% more than the U.S. average for this job ($105,170).
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 15-1251; area Richmond, VA (40060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.8%.
- 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 0.79, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.79).
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