Principal Auditor Salary in Norfolk, Virginia

How much does a Principal Auditor make in Norfolk, VA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Principal Auditor in Norfolk, VA is $62,905. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $53,156 to a high of $74,150, with most professionals earning between $57,802 and $68,791.

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Prepare working papers that are accurate, complete and well-documented ensuring adherence to applicable Department and professional standards at all times.

December 25, 2022

Lead and/or participate on multiple audit engagements and projects simultaneously ensuring each engagement is conducted in an efficient and effective manner.

January 17, 2023

Evaluate findings and formulates sound, logical conclusions on basis of available facts.

January 18, 2023

Reviewing and appraising the soundness, adequacy, and application of information systems, accounting, financial, and other operating controls and promoting effective control at reasonable cost.

January 20, 2023

Provide timely updates to team leads and / or audit management on engagement progress and audit issues ensuring all deadlines are consistently achieved.

February 24, 2023

Development of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is typically obtained through a combination of training and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a four-year degree in safety, occupational health and safety, safety engineering, or other related field, and four years of increasingly responsible experience performing safety compliance audits and complex analyses for a private or public sector organization.

April 03, 2023

Demonstrate an ability to quickly collaborate and work effectively with a diverse group of clients and team-members consistently delivering the highest quality communication, work product and client service.

April 16, 2023

Audits variety of accounting and financial records and procedures requiring the application of professional accounting theory and knowledge of laws and regulations governing this function.

April 21, 2023

Communicate the results of audit processes and projects to management via written reports and oral presentations.

April 23, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Principal Auditor in Norfolk, VA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

57802

68791

62905

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

59113

71371

64807

What is the average salary for Principal Auditor in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Principal Auditor in Norfolk, VA. The base salary for Principal Auditor ranges from $57,802 to $68,791 with the average base salary of $62,905. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $59,113 to $71,371 with the average total cash compensation of $64,807.

View Average Salary for Principal Auditor as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$62,905	$57,802 - $68,791
Bonus	$1,902	$1,311 - $2,580
Total Pay	$64,807	$59,113 - $71,371

* 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.

Principal Auditor Salary Near Norfolk, VA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA
CITY, STATE Portsmouth, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,802 - $68,791	COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA 0%
CITY, STATE Chesapeake, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,728 - $68,703	COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA
CITY, STATE Virginia Beach, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,727 - $69,891	COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA
CITY, STATE Hampton, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,932 - $68,945	COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA
CITY, STATE Suffolk, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,710 - $68,681	COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA
CITY, STATE Newport News, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,932 - $68,945	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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