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Site Reliability Engineer Salary in Virginia

The median site reliability engineer salary in Virginia is $162,400 per year, which is 12.0% above the national median of $145,000.

Median Salary
$162,400
vs National
+$17,400
State Rank
#12 of 50
Cost of Living
104%

Site Reliability Engineer Salary in Virginia by Experience

In Virginia, an entry-level site reliability engineer earns around $103,040, while experienced professionals earn up to $235,200 per year. The cost of living index in Virginia is 104% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$103,040
+$11,040 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$165,760
+$17,760 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$235,200
+$25,200 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Virginia

Percentile VA Salary
10th Percentile $98,560
25th Percentile $128,800
Median (50th) $162,400
75th Percentile $207,200
90th Percentile $246,400

Site Reliability Engineer Salary by City in Virginia

The largest employment areas for site reliability engineers in Virginia include Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Richmond, and Arlington. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

How to Become a Site Reliability Engineer in Virginia

Education

Most site reliability engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Virginia has several accredited institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

LinuxKubernetesTerraformPythonMonitoring ToolsIncident Response

Job Outlook in Virginia

Nationally, site reliability engineer employment is projected to grow 22% over the next decade (much faster than average). Virginia's demand may vary based on local industry trends.