Home Health Aide Salary Guide: Virginia
Average Home Health Aide Salary
$14.13/hour
The average salary for a Home Health Aide in Virginia is $14.13 per hour. This is 52% lower than the US average of $21.53.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Home Health Aide salaries in Virginia compared to National Averages
$14.13/hour
Virginia
52% lower than the US average.
$21.53/hour
United States
What cities in Virginia pay the most for Home Health Aides?
Chesapeake, Virginia, Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Norfolk, Virginia pay Home Health Aides the most, along with 3 others, all averaging $16 per hour. Chesapeake, Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $20. For comparison, the Virginia average for Certified Nursing Assistants is $14 per hour — Chesapeake, Virginia, Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Norfolk, Virginia pay 13% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake, Virginia | $16 | $20 |
| Virginia Beach, Virginia | $16 | $20 |
| Norfolk, Virginia | $16 | $20 |
| Hampton, Virginia | $16 | $20 |
| Portsmouth, Virginia | $16 | $20 |
| Suffolk, Virginia | $16 | $20 |
How does the pay for Home Health Aides in Virginia compare to nearby states?
Only New Jersey reports pay data for Home Health Aides, averaging $17 per hour. For comparison, the Virginia average for Certified Nursing Assistants is $14 per hour — New Jersey pays 20% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $17 | $17 |
Last updated on November 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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