Herndon, VA

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Avg Salary

$71,197

across all roles

Cost Index

112

Above Average

Avg Rent

$1,669/mo

1-bed apartment

Affordability

5/10

Low Affordability

How affordable is Herndon?

5/10

Low Affordability

Purchasing power score: 1.49× (take-home ÷ living costs)

With a cost of living index of 112 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $1,430/mo, Herndon is a high-cost market — salaries need to be competitive to maintain a comfortable lifestyle.

Cost of Living Benchmarks

Cost Index

112

US avg = 100

Est. Monthly Rent

$1,669

1-bed, city avg

Avg Disposable

$1,430

after taxes + living costs

Median Salary

$62,505

across all tracked roles

Purchasing Power

1.49×

take-home ÷ costs

Jobs Tracked

791

job titles with data

Highest-Paying Jobs in Herndon

By gross annual salary

1.Obstetricians And Gynecologists
$223,915
2.Neurologists
$222,774
3.Radiologists
$221,219
4.Nurse Anesthetists
$217,278
5.Anesthesiologists
$214,870
6.Ophthalmologists
$214,857
7.Orthodontists
$212,678
8.Orthopedic Surgeons
$209,563
9.Pediatricians
$201,609
10.Family Medicine Physicians
$199,144

Best Jobs for Disposable Income

After taxes and living costs

1.Obstetricians And Gynecologists
$10,721/mo
2.Neurologists
$10,651/mo
3.Radiologists
$10,557/mo
4.Nurse Anesthetists
$10,317/mo
5.Anesthesiologists
$10,170/mo
6.Ophthalmologists
$10,170/mo
7.Orthodontists
$10,037/mo
8.Orthopedic Surgeons
$9,847/mo
9.Pediatricians
$9,364/mo
10.Family Medicine Physicians
$9,214/mo

Jobs With Tightest Budgets in Herndon

These roles leave the least disposable income after living costs — worth knowing before accepting an offer.

Secretaries And Administrative Assistants

$1/mo left

$47,702/yr gross

Cabinetmakers And Bench Carpenters

$4/mo left

$47,745/yr gross

Word Processors And Typists

$5/mo left

$47,777/yr gross

Coil Winders

$6/mo left

$47,780/yr gross

Firstline Supervisors Of Personal Service Workers

$10/mo left

$47,859/yr gross

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All data derived from BLS OEWS metro data and regional cost-of-living indices. Figures are estimates; verify with local sources before making decisions.