How much does Virginia Tech pay?
As of Oct 30, 2026, 85 of the 224 open jobs Virginia Tech has on Alion state a salary. The median is $65k a year, and the middle half pays $55k to $95k. The best-paid open role is Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in intelligent mining systems and automation at $170k. Virginia Tech pays about 23% below the market for the same roles, levels and countries.
Virginia Tech pay against the market
−23% Virginia Tech pays about 23% below the market for the same roles, levels and countries.
Each of 36 postings is compared with the median stated pay for its role, level and country across all employers on Alion; the middle ratio, drawn toward the market when few postings back it, gives the figure.
Virginia Tech pay by level
| Level | Jobs | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 11 | $65k | $48k – $65k |
| Head+ | 5 | $95k | $86k – $131k |
| Senior | 4 | $70k | $55k – $70k |
| Lead | 3 | $95k | $35k – $95k |
Virginia Tech pay by role
| Role | Jobs | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | 11 | $110k | $95k – $135k |
| Science & Research | 11 | $65k | $65k – $68k |
| Administrative | 11 | $59k | $52k – $60k |
| Management | 8 | $95k | $52k – $105k |
| Field & Service | 8 | $50k | $44k – $55k |
| Hospitality | 3 | $33k | $33k |
Virginia Tech pay by city
| Location | Jobs | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksburg | 56 | $65k | $55k – $95k |
| Arlington | 4 | $110k | $80k – $125k |
Virginia Tech pay by work format
| Work format | Jobs | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| In office | 60 | $65k | $55k – $95k |
| Hybrid | 5 | $95k | $70k – $95k |
How pay at Virginia Tech is spread
67 of 134 vacancies state a salary (50%). The range below is built from those 67 stated figures only, never from an estimate.
Best-paid open roles at Virginia Tech
Questions about pay at Virginia Tech
What is the average salary at Virginia Tech?
The median salary stated in Virginia Tech job postings is $65k a year, across 67 open jobs with pay; the middle half pays $55k to $95k.
How much does Virginia Tech pay for Education roles?
Education roles at Virginia Tech state a median of $110k a year (11 postings with pay, middle half $95k – $135k).
How much does Virginia Tech pay for Science & Research roles?
Science & Research roles at Virginia Tech state a median of $65k a year (11 postings with pay, middle half $65k – $68k).
How much does Virginia Tech pay for Administrative roles?
Administrative roles at Virginia Tech state a median of $59k a year (11 postings with pay, middle half $52k – $60k).
How much does Virginia Tech pay in Blacksburg?
Jobs at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg state a median of $65k a year (56 postings with pay).
What is the highest-paying open job at Virginia Tech?
Right now it is Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in intelligent mining systems and automation at Virginia Tech, with a stated $170k a year.
Does Virginia Tech pay above the market?
Virginia Tech pays about 23% below the market for the same roles, levels and countries. Each of 36 postings is compared with the median stated pay for its role, level and country across all employers on Alion; the middle ratio, drawn toward the market when few postings back it, gives the figure.
Does Virginia Tech publish salaries in its job postings?
38% of the open jobs Virginia Tech has on Alion state a salary: 85 of 224.
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Virginia Tech salaries: median $65k across 67 job postings with pay. Alion, Oct 30, 2026, https://alion.io/company/virginia-tech-news/salaries