Training and Development Specialists pay range in Charleston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,840 a year or less, while the top 10% make $92,550 or more. The middle half of training and development specialists in Charleston earn between $50,480 and $77,770.
- $40K10th
- $50K25th
- $64KMedian
- $78K75th
- $93K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $67,850 | $5,654 | $32.62 |
| Median | $63,560 | $5,297 | $30.56 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $50,480 | $4,207 | $24.27 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $77,770 | $6,481 | $37.39 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Training and Development Specialists pay in Charleston vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
Training and development specialists in Charleston earn 3% less than the West Virginia average ($70,290) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($75,550). At the median the gap is -8% against the U.S. median of $69,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | $67,850 | $63,560 | $39,840 | $92,550 | 330 |
| West Virginia | $70,290 | $64,960 | $39,970 | $101,080 | 1,710 |
| United States | $75,550 | $69,280 | $38,760 | $123,250 | 458,300 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Training and Development Specialists salary after taxes in Charleston
On the average salary of $67,850, a single filer in Charleston takes home about $54,344 a year, or $4,529 a month and $2,090 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Charleston a good place for training and development specialists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Charleston area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.7), so the average $67,850 buys what about $76,479 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Charleston ($45,830). A typical home costs $148,817, or 2.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Training and Development Specialists salary in other West Virginia cities
Charleston ranks 4th of 7 West Virginia metro areas for this job; Morgantown pays the most ($76,220).
- Morgantown$76,220
- Parkersburg$75,510
- Weirton$71,630
- Charleston$67,850
- Beckley$61,440
- Huntington$60,600
- Wheeling$57,750
All Training and Development Specialists salaries in West Virginia
Highest-paying cities for training and development specialists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($109,240).
- San Jose, CA$109,240
- San Francisco, CA$100,800
- Kennewick, WA$100,740
- Decatur, AL$100,190
- Norwich, CT$96,400
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Training and Development Specialists salary in Charleston: questions
How much do training and development specialists make an hour in Charleston?
$32.62 an hour on average, and $30.56 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level training and development specialists salary in Charleston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,840 a year and the 25th percentile is $50,480, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the training and development specialists take-home pay in Charleston?
About $54,344 a year ($4,529 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $67,850.
Do training and development specialists earn more in Charleston than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% less than the U.S. average for this job ($75,550).
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 13-1151; area Charleston, WV (16620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.6%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.08, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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