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Cooks, Restaurant average salary by city in Virginia
- Charlottesville$37,910
- Richmond$37,100
- Virginia Beach$36,530
- Staunton$35,900
- Harrisonburg$35,600
- Winchester$35,420
- Blacksburg$34,840
- Lynchburg$34,780
- Roanoke$34,370
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville | $37,910 | $36,960 | $33,690 | $31,275 | 99 |
| Richmond | $37,100 | $37,080 | $31,190 | $30,671 | 98 |
| Virginia Beach | $36,530 | $36,280 | $30,350 | $30,245 | 98 |
| Staunton | $35,900 | $35,900 | $30,420 | $29,776 | 91 |
| Harrisonburg | $35,600 | $35,920 | $30,490 | $29,552 | 95 |
| Winchester | $35,420 | $35,390 | $30,240 | $29,417 | 96 |
| Blacksburg | $34,840 | $35,050 | $29,290 | $28,985 | 93 |
| Lynchburg | $34,780 | $35,080 | $29,150 | $28,940 | 89 |
| Roanoke | $34,370 | $34,920 | $28,960 | $28,634 | 94 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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 35-2014.
- 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.
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