How Much Does a Usability Engineer Make in Virginia Beach, VA ? (2026 Salary Guide)

Usability Engineer Salary in Virginia Beach, VA

As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Usability Engineer in Virginia Beach, VA is $147,198, equivalent to $71 per hour, $2,831 weekly, or $12,267 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Usability Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Usability Engineer in Virginia Beach, VA vary widely, spanning from $128,555 to $172,078. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($137,440) and 75th percentile ($160,221), while top earners (90th percentile) make $172,078 per year. This $22,781 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Adobe or CRM, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Virginia Beach Usability Engineer often earn 5.4% lower than national averages. However, Virginia Beach currently ranks 550 statewide for Usability Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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10th Percentile Usability Engineer Salary $128,555 Virginia Beach, VA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Usability Engineer Salary $137,440 Virginia Beach, VA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Usability Engineer Salary $147,198 Virginia Beach, VA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Usability Engineer Salary $160,221 Virginia Beach, VA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Usability Engineer Salary $172,078 Virginia Beach, VA April 01, 2026
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What is a Usability Engineer ?

Usability is the ease of use and learnability of a human-made object such as a tool or device. In software engineering, usability is the degree to which a software can be used by specified consumers to achieve quantified objectives with effectiveness, efficiency, and satisfaction in a quantified context of use. The object of use can be a software application, website, book, tool, machine, process, vehicle, or anything a human interacts with. A usability study may be conducted as a primary job function by a usability analyst or as a secondary job function by designers, technical writers, marke...

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    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Usability Engineer in Virginia Beach, VA. The base salary for Usability Engineer ranges from $137,440 to $160,221 with the average base salary of $147,198. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $151,389 to $188,680 with the average total cash compensation of $169,179.

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About Virginia Beach, Virginia    Virginia Beach is located at 36°51′02″N 75°58′40″W / 36.8506°N 75.9779°W / 36.8506; -75.9779 (Virginia Beach). According to the United States Cens....More

Virginia Beach, Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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