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# Jobs in Alexandria, VA — Salary & Top Employers

**State:** [Virginia Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/virginia?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Country:** [Top Job Trends By Locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Open jobs:** 2,126

**Hiring momentum:** -13.2% — 145 new postings in the last 28 days vs 167 in the 28 days before, on career sites tracked through both periods
## Summary

- Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 3,224
- Median salary: $84K
- Salary range (P25–P75): $48K – $130K
- Remote share: 4.6%

## Market Insights — September 2026

*Based on 3,224 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026*

- Pay in Alexandria, VA runs 20% above the United States median ($84K vs $70K).
- Industries with the most postings in Alexandria, VA: Business Consulting and Services (14% of all postings), followed by IT Services and Consulting and Retail.
- New postings for Alexandria, VA fell 13% in the last 28 days (145 vs 167 in the 28 days before).

*Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.*

## Top industries in Alexandria, VA

| Industry | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Consulting & Services | 466 | $122K |
| IT Services & Consulting | 334 | $134K |
| Retail | 271 | $34K |
| Hospitals & Health Care | 269 | $48K |
| Defense & Space | 144 | $130K |
| Restaurants | 144 | — |
| Retail Groceries | 105 | — |
| Real Estate | 88 | $51K |
| Mental Health Care | 81 | — |
| Hospitality | 60 | — |

## Top roles hiring in Alexandria, VA

| Role | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 110 | — |
| Retail Sales Associate | 110 | $32K |
| Shift Leader | 68 | — |
| Assistant Manager | 58 | — |
| Behavior Technician | 46 | — |
| Cashier | 43 | — |
| Physical Therapist | 42 | — |
| Delivery Driver | 42 | — |
| Maintenance Technician | 42 | — |
| Restaurant Team Member | 40 | — |

## Top hiring companies in Alexandria, VA

| Company | Total jobs |
|---|---|
| [Domino's Pizza Pakistan Jobs & Careers — QSR](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/domino-s-pizza?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 112 |
| [Albertsons Companies Jobs & Careers — Grocery Retail](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/albertsons-companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 105 |
| [Leidos Jobs & Careers — Defense & IT Services](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/leidos?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 67 |
| [Starbucks Jobs & Careers — Coffee & Retail](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/starbucks?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 42 |
| [Centria Autism Jobs & Careers — ABA Therapy Provider](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/centria-autism?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 38 |

**H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 117 employers filed 175 petitions; 2% of the employers hiring here now are among them.

## Top visa sponsors in Alexandria, VA

| Company | Workers | Median filed wage |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) | 11 | — |
| Alexandria City Public Schools | 6 | — |
| Virginia Tech | 4 | — |
| Terra Constructs | 3 | — |
| Saisa | 3 | — |

## Nearby cities hiring

| City | Distance | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Jobs in Washington Navy Yard, DC — Defense & Federal](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/district-of-columbia/washington-navy-yard?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 5.5 mi | 0 | — |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What industries hire the most in Alexandria, VA?

Government contracting, defense, information technology, and professional services are the dominant industries in Alexandria. The city's proximity to D.C. makes it a hub for federal agencies and their contractors.
### What is the typical salary range for jobs in Alexandria, VA?

Salaries in Alexandria, VA are above the national average, reflecting the high concentration of government, tech, and consulting roles. Check the salary benchmarks on this page for current figures by industry.
### Which employers are actively hiring in Alexandria, VA?

Top employers in Alexandria include federal agencies, defense contractors, and consulting firms. The top employers section on this page lists companies currently posting open roles.
### Are remote jobs available in Alexandria, VA?

Yes, remote and hybrid roles are common in Alexandria, particularly in technology, consulting, and government contracting. Use the filters on this page to narrow results to remote positions.
### How do I search for jobs in nearby Virginia cities?

From this page you can navigate to the Virginia state page to explore jobs in Arlington, Fairfax, Reston, and other nearby cities, or browse all open roles across the state.
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