Average Salary in Alexandria (2025)

The average salary in Alexandria in 2025 is $1,180 per week. After tax, the estimated take-home pay is around $3,835 per month. This guide also compares cost of living, rent, and affordability in Alexandria.

The median weekly salary in Alexandria is $1,180, which is well above the US baseline used on this site. Estimated monthly take-home pay is about $3,835. A typical one-bedroom city-centre rent of $2,200 puts strong pressure on take-home pay.

Median weekly salary
$1,180
Median hourly pay
$29.5
Estimated monthly take-home
$3,835
Rent burden
57.4%

Salary snapshot for Alexandria

MetricValue
Median weekly salary$1,180
Median hourly pay$29.5
Estimated monthly take-home$3,835
Difference vs US average+20.4%
1-bed rent in city centre$2,200
Rent burden share57.4%

Cost of living link

Users comparing pay and affordability usually also want local expenses. See the cost of living in Alexandria.

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FAQ

What is the average salary in Alexandria after tax?

The estimated take-home pay after tax in Alexandria is around $3,835 per month based on median salary data.

Is Alexandria expensive to live in?

Living costs depend on rent and everyday spending. See the cost of living in Alexandria for a fuller picture of affordability.

How much salary is needed to live comfortably in Alexandria?

A comfortable salary depends on rent and lifestyle, but many households aim to keep housing costs below 30–40% of income. On this page, the estimated city-centre rent burden is 57.4% of estimated take-home pay.

Sources: BLS for salary data, Numbeo for rent and cost context. Salary year: 2025. Cost update: 2026-04-01.