Core Engineer Salary in Norfolk, Virginia

How much does a Core Engineer make in Norfolk, VA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Core Engineer in Norfolk, VA is $73,845. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $65,962 to $85,613, with most professionals earning between $58,784 and $96,327.

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Works closely with equipment vendors, automation and analytics organizations to define and implement new alarming and metrics of new Network Elements or Services, and works closed with IS and other teams as required.

December 26, 2022

Support viral vector process development and production by designing, coordinating, and executing fast, well-characterized and robust assays for the analysis of process- and product-related impurities of viral vectors.

January 15, 2023

Provide Quality technical expertise, Quality oversight, and serve as a single point of Quality contact for Final Product Technologies activities as they relate to Core Technologies (which include Physical Test and Inspection Methods, in-silico modeling, and Core Systems) during all phases of product and process development.

January 30, 2023

Understanding of software skills such as business analysis, development, maintenance and software improvement.

February 10, 2023

Leads in the development and documentation of technical standards and implements approved methods of procedure.

February 12, 2023

Collaborate with program management and product image leads in developing software product roadmap and delivery plan to reduce time to market.

February 21, 2023

Participates in projects which may include methods and Core Technologies covering a wide range of products, including but not limited to vial, prefilled syringes, needle protection systems, fluid transfer devices, pen injectors, automatic pen injectors, and on-body injector systems.

April 03, 2023

Demonstrated understanding of functional roles important to project delivery, especially product & manufacturing engineering, prototyping, testing, purchasing, quality and marketing.

April 17, 2023

Assists in the development and documentation of technical standards and implements approved methods of procedure.

April 25, 2023

Design, coordinate, and execute optimized, characterized and robust seed train and bioreactor processes for the upstream production of viral vectors suitable for future GMP clinical production.

April 30, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Core Engineer in Norfolk, VA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

65962

85613

73845

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

67018

90637

75491

What is the average salary for Core Engineer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Core Engineer in Norfolk, VA. The base salary for Core Engineer ranges from $65,962 to $85,613 with the average base salary of $73,845. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $67,018 to $90,637 with the average total cash compensation of $75,491.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$73,845	$65,962 - $85,613
Bonus	$1,646	$1,056 - $5,024
Total Pay	$75,491	$67,018 - $90,637

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Core Engineer Salary Near Norfolk, VA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA
CITY, STATE Portsmouth, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,962 - $85,613	COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA 0%
CITY, STATE Chesapeake, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,877 - $85,504	COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA
CITY, STATE Virginia Beach, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,016 - $86,982	COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA
CITY, STATE Hampton, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,109 - $85,805	COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA
CITY, STATE Suffolk, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,856 - $85,476	COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA
CITY, STATE Newport News, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,109 - $85,805	COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA

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About Norfolk, Virginia

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 96 square miles (250 km2), of which 54 square miles (140 km2) is land and 42 square miles (110 km2) (43.9%) is water. Norfolk is located at 36°55′N 76°12′W / 36.917°N 76.200°W / 36.917; -76.200 (36.8857° N, 76.2599° W) The city is located at the southeastern corner of Virginia at the junction of the Elizabeth River and the Chesapeake Bay. The Hampton Roads Metropolitan Statistical Area (officially known as the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC MSA) is the 37th largest in the United States, with an estimated...

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