Published GME salary scales · 2 institutions
Resident Salary in Virginia 2026–27
The 2 Virginia institutions SalaryDr tracks pay PGY-1 residents between $67,930 and $69,083 in 2026–27 (median $68,507). After adjusting for local cost of living, VCU Health pays the most at $70,595 in U.S.-average dollars.
PGY-1 pay at Virginia institutions
Rank is each institution’s place among all 72 institutions in the Resident Pay Index, by cost-of-living-adjusted PGY-1 pay.
| Institution | City | PGY-1 | Cost-of-living adjusted | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VCU Health | Richmond, VA | $69,083 | $70,595 | 52 |
| UVA Health | Charlottesville, VA | $67,930 | $68,515 | 61 |
Virginia compared with the national median
The median PGY-1 salary at Virginia institutions we track is $68,507, $3,157 less than the national median of $71,664 across 72 institutions. After adjusting for cost of living, the Virginia median is $69,555 against a national $74,182.
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Salaries come from each institution’s published GME salary scale, last checked September 25, 2026; cost of living uses BEA Regional Price Parities. See each institution page for its source. Report an error