salary$136,280 a year$66 an hour · median pay in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$109,810per year
Top pay (top 10%)$166,400per year
Jobs in the area1,470people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford Chesapeake?
Cheap. Rent of $1,849 a month takes 16.3% of the median pharmacist salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make in Chesapeake, VA?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC area is $136,280 a year ($66 an hour). Most earn between $109,810 and $166,400.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in Chesapeake?
Typical rent of $1,849 a month takes 16.3% of the median pharmacist salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area.