Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents Salary in Virginia
The median pay for a securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents in Virginia is $66,960/year ($32.19/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $48K at the entry level to $169K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Virginia. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $67K get you in Virginia?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Virginia
Entry-level securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents (10th percentile) start around $48K. Mid-career wages sit at $67K. Top earners bring in $169K or more, a $121K spread from bottom to top.
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents salary by metro in Virginia
6 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $69K | +4% | 2,800 |
| Winchester | $65K | -3% | 190 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $58K | -13% | 1,130 |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft | $49K | -26% | 90 |
| Lynchburg | $48K | -28% | 270 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford | $46K | -31% | 120 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents make in Virginia?
The median is $66,960 a year, that works out to about $32 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $47,950, and experienced securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents can clear $169,380. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $67K enough to live in Virginia?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,347/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,646/month, which eats 37.9% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents salary go in Virginia?
Virginia has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents salary is worth about $70,640 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.