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# Jobs in Fairfax, VA — Government, Tech & Healthcare

**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:** 1,925

**Hiring momentum:** -29.9% — 61 new postings in the last 28 days vs 87 in the 28 days before, on career sites tracked through both periods
## Summary

- Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 2,896
- Median salary: $67K
- Salary range (P25–P75): $45K – $121K
- Remote share: 5.7%

## Market Insights — September 2026

*Based on 2,896 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026*

- New postings for Fairfax, VA fell 30% in the last 28 days (61 vs 87 in the 28 days before).
- Industries with the most postings in Fairfax, VA: Business Consulting and Services (18% of all postings), followed by Retail and Hospitals and Health Care.
- Pay in Fairfax, VA runs 4% below the United States median ($67K vs $70K).

*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 Fairfax, VA

| Industry | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Consulting & Services | 510 | — |
| Retail | 315 | $35K |
| Hospitals & Health Care | 284 | $50K |
| IT Services & Consulting | 194 | $134K |
| Retail Groceries | 84 | — |
| Consumer Services | 82 | — |
| Restaurants | 75 | — |
| Professional Services | 66 | $42K |
| Food & Beverage Services | 57 | $43K |
| Mental Health Care | 52 | — |

## Top roles hiring in Fairfax, VA

| Role | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Sales Associate | 148 | $33K |
| Registered Nurse | 99 | — |
| Security Officer | 54 | $42K |
| Medical Assistant | 46 | — |
| Interpreter / Translator | 45 | — |
| Patient Access Representative | 40 | — |
| Assistant Manager | 40 | — |
| Sales Representative | 38 | — |
| Shift Leader | 30 | — |

## Top hiring companies in Fairfax, VA

| Company | Total jobs |
|---|---|
| [Albertsons Companies Jobs & Careers — Grocery Retail](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/albertsons-companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 84 |
| [Domino's Pizza Pakistan Jobs & Careers — QSR](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/domino-s-pizza?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 59 |
| [Allied Universal Jobs & Careers — Security Services](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/allied-universal?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 52 |

**H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 195 employers filed 355 petitions; 2% of the employers hiring here now are among them.

## Top visa sponsors in Fairfax, VA

| Company | Workers | Median filed wage |
|---|---|---|
| George Mason University | 36 | $114K |
| Capital One | 28 | — |
| CGI | 389 | — |
| Inova Fairfax Hospital | 11 | — |
| Intellisoft Technologies | 7 | — |

## Nearby cities hiring

| City | Distance | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Jobs in Vienna, VA — Federal, Consulting & Tech Roles](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/virginia/vienna?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 4.4 mi | 1187 | $106K |
| [Jobs in Chantilly, VA — Defense & Tech Employers](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/virginia/chantilly?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 7.5 mi | 3447 | $145K |

[All H1B sponsors in Fairfax, VA](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/fairfax-va?utm_source=ai_markdown)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What industries are most active in Fairfax, VA?

Government contracting, IT services, healthcare, and education are the top sectors. Fairfax also has a strong retail and professional services base serving the broader Northern Virginia suburb population.
### Who are the top employers in Fairfax, VA?

George Mason University, Inova Health System, Booz Allen Hamilton, and various government contractors are among the leading employers. Federal agency offices also contribute substantially to local hiring.
### What salary ranges are typical in Fairfax, VA?

Salaries in Fairfax are above the national median, reflecting the area's concentration of government, tech, and healthcare roles. Current salary benchmarks by industry are available on this page.
### Are remote jobs common in Fairfax, VA?

Tech and consulting roles frequently offer hybrid or remote arrangements. Government and healthcare positions are more often on-site. Use the filters here to narrow your search to remote-friendly listings.
### Can I search for jobs in nearby Northern Virginia cities from here?

Yes — use the Virginia state page to explore jobs in Arlington, Alexandria, Reston, McLean, Herndon, and other nearby Northern Virginia cities.
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