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Speech Language Pathologist
Sentara Healthcare · Newport News, VA
$94k–$139k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Chesapeake, VA
Pay for speech-language pathologists in the Chesapeake area centers on $46.72 per hour, or about $97,180 a year. The lower quarter earns under $39.51 and the upper quarter over $51.96. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Chesapeake. That ranks 90th of 362 U.S. metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay, and 79th of 328 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Chesapeake and what they pay.
- $46.72median pay per hour, Virginia Beach
- $40–$52typical range per hour
- 720employed in the metro area
- 6open roles with published pay in the metro area
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Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist
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Sentara Healthcare · Hampton, VA
$94k–$139k/ year
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Audiologist
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Portsmouth, VA
$76k–$118k/ year
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Named employers near Chesapeake, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportWho is hiring speech-language pathologists near Chesapeake
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Sentara Healthcare | 5 | $56.09 |
| Military Treatment Facilities under DHA | 1 | $46.61 |
Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Chesapeake, VA
The metro median is 3% above the Virginia statewide median of $45.37 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.87 per hour. BLS counts about 720 speech-language pathologists employed in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.82).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $35.70 | $74,260 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $39.51 | $82,180 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Median | $46.72 | $97,180 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $51.96 | $108,080 | 13% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $60.60 | $126,050 | 32% above U.S. median |
How Chesapeake ranks
- 90th of 362 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 79th of 328 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 8 Virginia metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Speech-Language Pathologists (SOC 29-1127), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Chesapeake
- Overall prices in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk run 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: in line with the U.S. average (index 99.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $46.72 median hour buys what $47.70 buys at the national price level, 4% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Chesapeake paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,682
- Per year: $84,096
- Per month: $7,008
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Chesapeake
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
Travel speech-language pathologist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Chesapeake
CMS lists 1 hospital in Chesapeake, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of speech-language pathologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake General Hospital Chesapeake, VA | Acute care | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Speech-Language Pathologist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth, VA | 13 mi | $46.72/hr | 96,482 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | 17 mi | $46.72/hr | 454,808 |
| Richmond, VA | 87 mi | $46.04/hr | 233,655 |
| Greenville, NC | 96 mi | $46.74/hr | 95,138 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | 97 mi | $43.86/hr | 54,541 |
| Wake Forest, NC | 133 mi | $39.56/hr | 56,764 |
Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Virginia · Speech-Language Pathologist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Virginia
Master’s degree in speech-language pathology. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Virginia requires for your role with the Virginia licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Virginia taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do speech-language pathologists make in Chesapeake, VA?
Speech-Language Pathologists in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area have a median pay of $46.72 per hour, about $97,180 a year. The middle half earn between $39.51 and $51.96 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Chesapeake a good place for speech-language pathologists once cost of living is counted?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk ranks 79th of 328 metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 90th of 362 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring speech-language pathologists in Chesapeake?
We list 6 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Chesapeake.
Do I need a Virginia license to work in Chesapeake as a speech-language pathologist?
Master’s degree in speech-language pathology. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Virginia requires for your role with the Virginia licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Chesapeake?
The federal per diem benchmark in Chesapeake is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place speech-language pathologists in Chesapeake?
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Your SLP pay reportChesapeake, VA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Riverside Health SystemSmithfield Cypress Run Plaza, VA · 2 postings$59.00/ hr$55–$63
- Sentara HealthcareNewport News, VA · 5 postings$56.09/ hr$45–$67
- Mary Washington HealthcareVirginia · 2 postings$52.50/ hr$50–$55
- Carilion ClinicRoanoke, VA · 2 postings$51.05/ hr$37–$56
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$41Median$56.05High$67
16 SLP postings with published pay in Virginia, 13 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 16 SLP roles
- AudiologistPermanent$75k–$116k/ year
- Speech Language PathologistPermanent$94k–$139k/ year
+ 14 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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