What are the main factors that influence a Cognitive Developer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Cognitive Developer?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Cognitive Developer roles, with salaries approximately 18% above the market median.

How does experience change A Cognitive Developer's salary?

A Cognitive Developer's salary grows with experience: starting around $68,050 for beginners, reaching about $97,744 at mid-level, and approach $150,049 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Cognitive Developer?

Cognitive Developer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Cognitive Developer roles are District of Columbia $109,814, California $109,397, Massachusetts $107,939. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Cognitive Developer roles make?

Salaries for Cognitive Developer level roles vary by specialization: Cognitive Neuroscientist: $320,736; Cognitive Behavioral Therapist: $148,813; Cognitive Software Engineer: $114,038; Cognitive Counselor: $113,449; Cognitive Retraining Specialist: $110,133.

Cognitive Developer Salary in Virginia

How much does a Cognitive Developer make in Virginia? As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for a Cognitive Developer in Virginia is $99,876 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $48.

However, a Cognitive Developer's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $119,423
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $89,648 to $110,107
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $80,337

10% $80,337

50% (Median) $99,876

90% $119,423

Cognitive Developer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$110,107	$9,176	$2,117	$53
Average	$99,876	$8,323	$1,921	$48
25th Percentile	$89,648	$7,471	$1,724	$43

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Key Factors That Influence Cognitive Developer Salaries

A Cognitive Developer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Cognitive Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Cognitive Developer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $68,050
Early Career (1-2 years): $83,740
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $97,744
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $112,749
Expert (over 8 years): $150,049

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Curriculum Specialist I	less than 1 year	$68,050
Curriculum Specialist II	1-2 years	$83,740
Cognitive Developer	2-4 years	$97,744
Curriculum Specialist IV	5-8 years	$112,749
Curriculum Specialist V	over 8 years	$150,049

How Do Cognitive Developer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Cognitive Developers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $109,814.
California: $109,397.
Massachusetts: $107,939.

District of Columbia $109,814 California $109,397 Massachusetts $107,939 Washington $107,542 New Jersey $107,503 Alaska $107,364 Connecticut $105,995 New York $105,440

Hawaii $103,664 Rhode Island $102,831 Maryland $102,266 Minnesota $101,492 Colorado $101,195 Illinois $101,096 Oregon $100,719 Delaware $100,441

New Hampshire $100,266 Virginia $99,876 Pennsylvania $98,735 Nevada $98,160 North Dakota $97,971 Michigan $97,674 Wisconsin $97,565 Vermont $97,347

Texas $96,742 Maine $96,702 Arizona $96,642 Ohio $96,573 Georgia $95,660 Indiana $95,204 Wyoming $95,115 Utah $94,976

Iowa $94,917 Kansas $94,441 Louisiana $94,302 North Carolina $94,252 Missouri $94,232 Florida $93,845 Montana $93,637 Nebraska $93,439

Kentucky $93,330 South Carolina $92,933 Tennessee $92,685 Idaho $92,586 New Mexico $91,862 Oklahoma $91,703 Alabama $91,118 South Dakota $90,136

Arkansas $89,600 West Virginia $89,313 Mississippi $88,450

Top Paying Cities for Cognitive Developer

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Ivanhoe: $91,852
Lambsburg: $92,047
Laurel Fork: $92,150

Ivanhoe, VA $91,852

Lambsburg, VA $92,047

Laurel Fork, VA $92,150

Marion, VA $91,373

Max Meadows, VA $91,998

Meadowview, VA $90,550

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $91,284

Rocky Gap, VA $91,334

Ruther Glen, VA $96,345

Sealston, VA $98,837

Sharps, VA $95,921

Spotsylvania, VA $97,245

Sparta, VA $96,736

Stafford, VA $101,692

Stratford, VA $97,798

Tappahannock, VA $96,514

Thornburg, VA $97,565

Unionville, VA $95,982

Village, VA $96,393

Warsaw, VA $96,736

Weems, VA $94,837

Sandy Point, VA $96,862

White Stone, VA $94,573

Wicomico Church, VA $95,263

Woodford, VA $97,167

Zacata, VA $97,495

Winchester, VA $97,037

Bentonville, VA $96,205

Berryville, VA $98,437

Boyce, VA $98,616

Brucetown, VA $97,102

Chester Gap, VA $98,042

Clear Brook, VA $96,614

Cross Junction, VA $93,479

Fishers Hill, VA $94,823

Flint Hill, VA $97,510

Front Royal, VA $97,567

Gore, VA $94,003

Hume, VA $98,828

Huntly, VA $97,674

Strasburg, VA $94,453

Linden, VA $99,068

Markham, VA $99,047

Maurertown, VA $93,169

Middletown, VA $96,298

Millwood, VA $98,441

Rileyville, VA $95,128

Earlysville, VA $93,733

Esmont, VA $92,867

Faber, VA $92,455

Fishersville, VA $93,316

Free Union, VA $93,579

Gordonsville, VA $94,560

Greenwood, VA $93,203

Ivy, VA $93,773

Keene, VA $93,241

Keswick, VA $93,959

Locust Dale, VA $94,983

Lovingston, VA $91,463

Lyndhurst, VA $92,152

Montpelier Station, VA $94,582

Nellysford, VA $92,260

North Garden, VA $93,150

Orange, VA $95,508

Palmyra, VA $93,999

Piney River, VA $91,038

Quinque, VA $93,972

Roseland, VA $91,388

Ruckersville, VA $93,934

Schuyler, VA $92,540

Shipman, VA $91,449

Somerset, VA $94,586

Stanardsville, VA $93,660

Troy, VA $94,102

Tyro, VA $91,637

Waynesboro, VA $93,458

White Hall, VA $93,625

Woodberry Forest, VA $94,952

Achilles, VA $93,509

Amelia Court House, VA $95,245

Ark, VA $94,104

Arvonia, VA $93,269

Ashland, VA $96,172

Aylett, VA $96,218

Barhamsville, VA $94,832

Beaumont, VA $95,223

Beaverdam, VA $96,163

Bena, VA $93,482

Bohannon, VA $93,865

Bremo Bluff, VA $93,875

Bruington, VA $96,025

Bumpass, VA $96,019

Cardinal, VA $93,907

Cartersville, VA $94,652

Charles City, VA $95,425

Christchurch, VA $94,647

Church View, VA $94,866

Cobbs Creek, VA $94,168

Columbia, VA $94,406

Crozier, VA $95,858

Cumberland, VA $93,881

Deltaville, VA $94,245

Diggs, VA $93,902

Redwood, VA $91,386

Rich Creek, VA $91,697

Ridgeway, VA $92,336

Riner, VA $91,688

Ripplemead, VA $91,449

Rocky Mount, VA $91,468

Salem, VA $91,022

Sandy Level, VA $91,663

Shawsville, VA $91,302

Spencer, VA $92,314

Staffordsville, VA $91,854

Stanleytown, VA $92,488

Stuart, VA $92,289

Thaxton, VA $91,193

Troutville, VA $91,159

Union Hall, VA $91,484

Vesta, VA $92,172

Villamont, VA $91,148

Vinton, VA $90,977

Wirtz, VA $91,202

Woolwine, VA $92,108

Bristol, VA $88,733

Abingdon, VA $90,049

Andover, VA $89,781

Appalachia, VA $89,781

Bee, VA $90,890

Ben Hur, VA $90,153

Big Stone Gap, VA $88,981

Birchleaf, VA $90,980

Blackwater, VA $89,092

Castlewood, VA $89,352

Cleveland, VA $90,437

Clinchco, VA $90,900

Clintwood, VA $90,797

Coeburn, VA $89,931

Damascus, VA $90,755

Dante, VA $90,442

Davenport, VA $91,067

Dryden, VA $89,272

Duffield, VA $88,516

Dungannon, VA $88,839

East Stone Gap, VA $89,168

Ewing, VA $91,293

Fort Blackmore, VA $88,270

Gate City, VA $87,667

Haysi, VA $91,420

Hiltons, VA $87,875

Honaker, VA $90,941

Jonesville, VA $90,373

Keokee, VA $89,536

Lebanon, VA $90,085

Mc Clure, VA $90,459

Mendota, VA $88,760

Nickelsville, VA $88,388

Nora, VA $90,221

Norton, VA $89,877

Pennington Gap, VA $89,514

Pound, VA $90,249

Rosedale, VA $90,841

Rose Hill, VA $91,133

Saint Charles, VA $90,040

Saint Paul, VA $89,922

Weber City, VA $87,400

Whitetop, VA $91,110

Wise, VA $90,118

Pulaski, VA $92,088

Atkins, VA $91,310

Austinville, VA $92,048

Barren Springs, VA $92,127

Bastian, VA $91,323

Bland, VA $91,537

Broadford, VA $91,228

Cana, VA $92,189

Ceres, VA $91,236

Chilhowie, VA $91,205

Cripple Creek, VA $91,618

Crockett, VA $91,596

Draper, VA $92,012

Dugspur, VA $92,079

Elk Creek, VA $91,553

Emory, VA $90,947

Fancy Gap, VA $92,110

Fries, VA $91,861

Galax, VA $92,011

Glade Spring, VA $90,767

Rural Retreat, VA $91,480

Saltville, VA $91,245

Speedwell, VA $91,539

Sugar Grove, VA $91,332

Tannersville, VA $91,173

Troutdale, VA $91,268

Willis, VA $92,030

Woodlawn, VA $92,067

Wytheville, VA $91,808

Staunton, VA $93,345

Augusta Springs, VA $92,950

Bacova, VA $92,513

Blue Grass, VA $92,550

Brownsburg, VA $91,998

Buena Vista, VA $91,244

Churchville, VA $93,604

Clifton Forge, VA $92,201

Covington, VA $91,701

Craigsville, VA $92,960

Crimora, VA $93,701

Deerfield, VA $93,033

Doe Hill, VA $92,954

Fairfield, VA $91,862

Fort Defiance, VA $93,769

Glen Wilton, VA $91,851

Goshen, VA $92,560

Greenville, VA $92,503

Grottoes, VA $93,787

Head Waters, VA $93,108

Hot Springs, VA $92,256

Iron Gate, VA $92,359

Lexington, VA $92,023

Low Moor, VA $92,143

Mc Dowell, VA $92,990

Middlebrook, VA $92,525

Millboro, VA $92,598

Mint Spring, VA $92,990

Montebello, VA $91,682

Monterey, VA $92,723

Mount Sidney, VA $93,811

Mustoe, VA $92,876

New Hope, VA $93,756

Port Republic, VA $93,736

Raphine, VA $92,109

Rockbridge Baths, VA $92,200

Selma, VA $92,234

Steeles Tavern, VA $92,298

Stuarts Draft, VA $92,643

Swoope, VA $93,180

Verona, VA $93,812

Vesuvius, VA $91,476

Warm Springs, VA $92,542

West Augusta, VA $93,235

Weyers Cave, VA $93,834

Williamsville, VA $93,042

Lynchburg, VA $89,878

Altavista, VA $90,731

Alton, VA $92,714

Amherst, VA $90,489

Appomattox, VA $90,652

Bedford, VA $91,205

Big Island, VA $90,705

Blairs, VA $92,692

Brookneal, VA $91,090

Buffalo Junction, VA $93,007

Callands, VA $92,244

Chatham, VA $92,319

Clifford, VA $90,627

Clover, VA $92,488

Cluster Springs, VA $93,002

Coleman Falls, VA $90,250

Concord, VA $90,002

Crystal Hill, VA $92,345

Danville, VA $92,765

Hillsville, VA $92,189

Carson, VA $95,741

Hiwassee, VA $91,887

Independence, VA $91,567

Annandale, VA $108,951

Burke, VA $107,930

Dumfries, VA $104,770

Dunn Loring, VA $109,091

Fairfax, VA $107,461

Fairfax Station, VA $107,169

Falls Church, VA $109,186

Fort Belvoir, VA $107,866

Great Falls, VA $107,465

Greenway, VA $109,184

Lorton, VA $107,257

Merrifield, VA $108,840

Mc Lean, VA $109,174

West Mclean, VA $109,184

Mount Vernon, VA $108,270

Newington, VA $108,021

Dry Fork, VA $92,512

Brooke, VA $100,953

Evington, VA $90,377

Forest, VA $90,201

Gladstone, VA $90,730

Gladys, VA $90,732

Glasgow, VA $91,312

Goode, VA $90,499

Gretna, VA $91,661

Halifax, VA $92,687

Howardsville, VA $92,538

Hurt, VA $91,149

Java, VA $92,213

Ararat, VA $92,166

Axton, VA $92,451

Bassett, VA $92,384

Belspring, VA $91,904

Bent Mountain, VA $91,125

Blacksburg, VA $91,471

Blue Ridge, VA $91,094

Boones Mill, VA $91,060

Buchanan, VA $91,402

Callaway, VA $91,298

Christiansburg, VA $91,480

Cascade, VA $92,371

Catawba, VA $91,246

Check, VA $91,440

Claudville, VA $92,112

Cloverdale, VA $90,925

Collinsville, VA $92,691

Copper Hill, VA $91,319

Critz, VA $92,260

Daleville, VA $91,018

Dublin, VA $91,953

Eagle Rock, VA $91,665

Eggleston, VA $91,769

Elliston, VA $91,226

Ferrum, VA $91,809

Fieldale, VA $92,559

Fincastle, VA $91,301

Floyd, VA $91,816

Glade Hill, VA $91,408

Glen Lyn, VA $91,476

Goodview, VA $91,084

Hardy, VA $91,047

Henry, VA $91,947

Huddleston, VA $91,385

Keeling, VA $92,600

Chester, VA $96,191

Chesterfield, VA $96,134

Church Road, VA $95,817

Colonial Heights, VA $96,231

Courtland, VA $93,918

Dendron, VA $94,200

Dewitt, VA $95,510

Dinwiddie, VA $95,771

Disputanta, VA $95,849

Dolphin, VA $94,460

Drewryville, VA $93,713

Ebony, VA $93,066

Elberon, VA $93,812

Emporia, VA $93,924

Ford, VA $95,594

Franklin, VA $93,629

Freeman, VA $94,440

Gasburg, VA $93,266

Hopewell, VA $96,032

Ivor, VA $93,780

Jarratt, VA $94,735

Lawrenceville, VA $94,110

Mc Kenney, VA $95,260

Meredithville, VA $93,974

Newsoms, VA $93,320

Prince George, VA $96,123

Rawlings, VA $94,893

Sedley, VA $94,044

Skippers, VA $93,549

Spring Grove, VA $94,709

Stony Creek, VA $95,255

Surry, VA $93,582

Sussex, VA $95,041

Sutherland, VA $96,042

Valentines, VA $93,354

Wakefield, VA $94,164

Warfield, VA $94,970

Waverly, VA $94,905

White Plains, VA $93,302

Wilsons, VA $95,310

Yale, VA $94,656

Zuni, VA $93,743

Claremont, VA $94,836

Farmville, VA $93,058

Baskerville, VA $92,905

Indian Valley, VA $91,950

Mc Coy, VA $91,751

Martinsville, VA $92,538

Meadows Of Dan, VA $92,196

Moneta, VA $91,235

Montvale, VA $91,234

Narrows, VA $91,752

Newbern, VA $91,832

New Castle, VA $91,306

Newport, VA $91,515

New River, VA $92,085

Oriskany, VA $91,484

Paint Bank, VA $91,340

Parrott, VA $91,794

Patrick Springs, VA $92,365

Pearisburg, VA $91,843

Pembroke, VA $91,841

Penhook, VA $91,711

Pilot, VA $91,513

Pittsville, VA $91,665

Radford, VA $91,982

Long Island, VA $91,076

Lowry, VA $90,671

Lynch Station, VA $91,086

Madison Heights, VA $89,880

Monroe, VA $90,328

Naruna, VA $90,802

Nathalie, VA $91,900

Natural Bridge, VA $91,601

Natural Bridge Station, VA $91,206

Nelson, VA $93,144

Norwood, VA $91,078

Ringgold, VA $92,633

Rustburg, VA $90,087

Scottsburg, VA $92,813

Scottsville, VA $93,315

South Boston, VA $92,894

Spout Spring, VA $90,253

Sutherlin, VA $92,641

Sweet Briar, VA $90,146

Vernon Hill, VA $92,532

Virgilina, VA $92,923

Wingina, VA $91,618

Amonate, VA $91,415

Bandy, VA $91,214

Big Rock, VA $91,710

Bishop, VA $91,223

Bluefield, VA $91,505

Boissevain, VA $91,281

Breaks, VA $91,560

Burkes Garden, VA $91,316

Cedar Bluff, VA $91,450

Doran, VA $91,826

Falls Mills, VA $91,281

Grundy, VA $91,864

Horsepen, VA $91,259

Hurley, VA $91,392

Jewell Ridge, VA $91,450

Keen Mountain, VA $91,807

Mavisdale, VA $91,459

Maxie, VA $91,729

North Tazewell, VA $91,436

Oakwood, VA $91,859

Pilgrims Knob, VA $91,609

Pocahontas, VA $91,310

Pounding Mill, VA $91,578

Raven, VA $91,782

Red Ash, VA $91,868

Richlands, VA $91,815

Rowe, VA $91,493

Shortt Gap, VA $91,697

Swords Creek, VA $91,466

Tazewell, VA $91,293

Vansant, VA $91,468

Whitewood, VA $91,479

Wolford, VA $91,495

Boydton, VA $93,105

Bracey, VA $93,343

Brodnax, VA $93,703

Buckingham, VA $92,062

Burkeville, VA $93,486

Charlotte Court House, VA $92,147

Chase City, VA $92,625

Clarksville, VA $93,269

Crewe, VA $94,082

Cullen, VA $91,873

Dillwyn, VA $92,981

Drakes Branch, VA $92,615

Dundas, VA $93,992

Evergreen, VA $90,740

Fort Mitchell, VA $92,614

Green Bay, VA $92,971

Hampden Sydney, VA $93,199

Kenbridge, VA $93,489

Keysville, VA $92,606

La Crosse, VA $93,200

Lunenburg, VA $92,781

Meherrin, VA $92,791

Nottoway, VA $93,939

Pamplin, VA $91,565

Phenix, VA $91,152

Prospect, VA $92,141

Randolph, VA $92,297

Red House, VA $90,885

Red Oak, VA $92,744

Rice, VA $93,605

Saxe, VA $92,543

Skipwith, VA $92,809

South Hill, VA $93,165

Victoria, VA $93,109

Wylliesburg, VA $92,661

Roanoke, VA $90,860

Wachapreague, VA $94,343

Wardtown, VA $94,160

Wattsville, VA $94,432

Willis Wharf, VA $94,316

Windsor, VA $93,512

Withams, VA $94,357

Norfolk, VA $93,032

Newport News, VA $93,240

Fort Eustis, VA $93,277

Hampton, VA $93,298

Fort Monroe, VA $93,246

Poquoson, VA $93,267

Yorktown, VA $93,377

Lackey, VA $93,415

Seaford, VA $93,302

Portsmouth, VA $93,058

Fort Lee, VA $96,226

Petersburg, VA $96,226

Virginia State University, VA $96,226

Alberta, VA $94,324

Ammon, VA $95,588

Blackstone, VA $94,780

Boykins, VA $93,431

Branchville, VA $93,209

Capron, VA $93,891

Round Hill, VA $100,881

Catharpin, VA $104,661

Delaplane, VA $99,826

Ashburn, VA $105,095

Chantilly, VA $106,200

Gainesville, VA $103,809

Hamilton, VA $102,241

Lincoln, VA $102,141

Sterling, VA $106,373

Haymarket, VA $103,710

Herndon, VA $106,765

Leesburg, VA $103,443

Lovettsville, VA $101,151

Nokesville, VA $103,937

Upperville, VA $100,156

Warrenton, VA $100,520

Reston, VA $107,379

Waterford, VA $102,073

The Plains, VA $102,360

Doswell, VA $96,205

Dutton, VA $94,148

Fork Union, VA $94,164

Foster, VA $93,844

Glen Allen, VA $96,422

Gloucester, VA $94,048

Gloucester Point, VA $93,478

Goochland, VA $95,370

Grimstead, VA $94,081

Gum Spring, VA $95,370

Gwynn, VA $94,080

Hadensville, VA $95,221

Hallieford, VA $94,052

Hanover, VA $96,224

Hardyville, VA $94,331

Hartfield, VA $94,364

Hayes, VA $93,538

Henrico, VA $96,494

Hudgins, VA $94,007

Jamaica, VA $95,181

Jamestown, VA $93,752

Jetersville, VA $94,153

Kents Store, VA $94,375

King And Queen Court House, VA $95,325

King William, VA $95,819

Lanexa, VA $95,177

Lightfoot, VA $94,212

Little Plymouth, VA $95,205

Locust Hill, VA $94,647

Louisa, VA $95,354

Macon, VA $95,463

Maidens, VA $95,734

Manakin Sabot, VA $96,047

Mannboro, VA $95,422

Manquin, VA $96,099

Maryus, VA $93,491

Mascot, VA $94,926

Mathews, VA $93,900

Burgess, VA $95,528

Accomac, VA $94,269

Assawoman, VA $94,307

Atlantic, VA $94,434

Battery Park, VA $93,253

Belle Haven, VA $94,214

Birdsnest, VA $94,037

Bloxom, VA $94,414

Cape Charles, VA $93,908

Capeville, VA $93,927

Carrollton, VA $93,242

Carrsville, VA $93,668

Cheriton, VA $93,917

Chesapeake, VA $93,277

Chincoteague Island, VA $94,494

Wallops Island, VA $94,425

Craddockville, VA $94,229

Davis Wharf, VA $94,209

Eastville, VA $93,953

Exmore, VA $94,174

Franktown, VA $94,069

Greenbackville, VA $94,708

Greenbush, VA $94,438

Hacksneck, VA $94,176

Hallwood, VA $94,388

Harborton, VA $94,407

Horntown, VA $94,549

Oak Hall, VA $94,354

Isle Of Wight, VA $93,452

Jamesville, VA $94,122

Jenkins Bridge, VA $94,403

Keller, VA $94,290

Locustville, VA $94,286

Machipongo, VA $94,022

Mappsville, VA $94,367

Marionville, VA $94,021

Mears, VA $94,319

Melfa, VA $94,302

Modest Town, VA $94,546

Nassawadox, VA $94,119

Nelsonia, VA $94,553

New Church, VA $94,518

Onancock, VA $94,381

Onley, VA $94,277

Oyster, VA $93,939

Painter, VA $94,232

Parksley, VA $94,433

Pungoteague, VA $94,272

Quinby, VA $94,024

Rescue, VA $93,248

Sanford, VA $94,534

Saxis, VA $94,549

Seaview, VA $93,919

Smithfield, VA $93,350

Suffolk, VA $93,307

Tangier, VA $94,783

Tasley, VA $94,479

Temperanceville, VA $94,388

Townsend, VA $93,938

Virginia Beach, VA $94,520

Dulles, VA $107,408

Aldie, VA $104,018

Amissville, VA $98,957

Arcola, VA $105,061

Manassas, VA $105,233

Marshall, VA $100,409

Middleburg, VA $102,255

Catlett, VA $102,735

Centreville, VA $105,658

Clifton, VA $106,549

Orlean, VA $99,505

Paeonian Springs, VA $102,731

Paris, VA $99,505

Philomont, VA $101,953

Purcellville, VA $101,197

Bluemont, VA $99,843

Bristow, VA $104,417

Broad Run, VA $102,560

Calverton, VA $102,326

Casanova, VA $102,498

Rectortown, VA $100,285

Mechanicsville, VA $96,299

Midlothian, VA $96,153

Millers Tavern, VA $96,288

Mineral, VA $95,942

Moon, VA $93,941

Moseley, VA $95,833

New Canton, VA $93,757

New Kent, VA $95,773

New Point, VA $93,705

Newtown, VA $96,584

Norge, VA $94,351

North, VA $94,023

Oilville, VA $95,856

Onemo, VA $93,823

Ordinary, VA $93,618

Port Haywood, VA $93,691

Powhatan, VA $95,538

Providence Forge, VA $95,608

Quinton, VA $96,098

Rockville, VA $95,964

Ruthville, VA $95,411

Saint Stephens Church, VA $96,276

Saluda, VA $94,684

Sandston, VA $96,321

Sandy Hook, VA $95,351

Schley, VA $93,840

Severn, VA $93,541

Shacklefords, VA $94,734

State Farm, VA $95,779

Stevensville, VA $95,551

Studley, VA $96,292

Susan, VA $93,728

Toano, VA $94,647

Topping, VA $94,563

Trevilians, VA $95,294

Richmond, VA $96,519

Urbanna, VA $95,013

Wake, VA $94,420

Walkerton, VA $95,687

Ware Neck, VA $93,878

Water View, VA $94,993

West Point, VA $95,319

White Marsh, VA $93,722

Wicomico, VA $93,557

Williamsburg, VA $93,718

Woods Cross Roads, VA $94,059

Montpelier, VA $95,820

Oakton, VA $107,710

Occoquan, VA $106,917

Quantico, VA $103,363

Springfield, VA $108,668

Triangle, VA $104,111

Vienna, VA $108,667

Woodbridge, VA $106,144

Arlington, VA $109,215

Fort Myer, VA $109,217

Mattaponi, VA $94,964

Dhs, VA $109,216

Fort Valley, VA $94,421

Star Tannery, VA $93,497

Stephens City, VA $97,073

Stephenson, VA $97,137

Toms Brook, VA $94,368

White Post, VA $97,908

Woodstock, VA $93,589

Culpeper, VA $96,679

Aroda, VA $94,312

Banco, VA $94,631

Bealeton, VA $100,092

Boston, VA $96,423

Brandy Station, VA $98,374

Brightwood, VA $95,112

Castleton, VA $97,483

Elkwood, VA $98,245

Etlan, VA $94,893

Goldvein, VA $100,534

Graves Mill, VA $94,183

Haywood, VA $95,087

Hood, VA $93,590

Jeffersonton, VA $99,471

Leon, VA $95,514

Lignum, VA $97,678

Madison, VA $94,175

Midland, VA $101,089

Mitchells, VA $95,908

Oakpark, VA $94,772

Pratts, VA $94,164

Radiant, VA $94,513

Rapidan, VA $95,366

Remington, VA $99,296

Reva, VA $95,619

Richardsville, VA $98,493

Rixeyville, VA $98,238

Rochelle, VA $94,135

Somerville, VA $101,282

Sperryville, VA $95,526

Stevensburg, VA $97,873

Sumerduck, VA $99,323

Syria, VA $93,819

Viewtown, VA $98,303

Washington, VA $97,202

Wolftown, VA $93,596

Woodville, VA $96,469

Harrisonburg, VA $93,978

Basye, VA $93,228

Bergton, VA $92,940

Bridgewater, VA $93,803

Broadway, VA $93,513

Criders, VA $93,107

Dayton, VA $93,481

Edinburg, VA $93,386

Elkton, VA $93,668

Alexandria, VA $109,203

Fredericksburg, VA $98,946

Bowling Green, VA $97,026

Burr Hill, VA $97,038

Callao, VA $96,480

Caret, VA $97,630

Center Cross, VA $95,969

Champlain, VA $97,407

Coles Point, VA $97,772

Colonial Beach, VA $98,321

Corbin, VA $97,714

Dahlgren, VA $101,546

Dogue, VA $98,256

Dunnsville, VA $96,314

Edwardsville, VA $95,652

Farnham, VA $95,934

Garrisonville, VA $102,379

Hague, VA $97,065

Hartwood, VA $99,232

Haynesville, VA $96,985

Heathsville, VA $95,562

Hustle, VA $97,466

Irvington, VA $94,797

Jersey, VA $98,391

Kilmarnock, VA $94,877

King George, VA $99,926

Kinsale, VA $96,877

Ladysmith, VA $96,466

Lancaster, VA $95,109

Laneview, VA $95,340

Lively, VA $95,197

Locust Grove, VA $97,066

Loretto, VA $97,483

Lottsburg, VA $96,299

Merry Point, VA $94,960

Milford, VA $96,669

Mollusk, VA $94,994

Montross, VA $97,700

Morattico, VA $95,488

Mount Holly, VA $97,374

Ninde, VA $100,148

Nuttsville, VA $95,394

Oldhams, VA $96,799

Ophelia, VA $95,578

Partlow, VA $97,303

Port Royal, VA $97,459

Rappahannock Academy, VA $97,477

Reedville, VA $95,507

Rhoadesville, VA $96,150

Rollins Fork, VA $98,318

Fulks Run, VA $93,280

Hinton, VA $93,194

Keezletown, VA $93,648

Lacey Spring, VA $93,695

Linville, VA $93,646

Luray, VA $93,947

Mc Gaheysville, VA $93,756

Mount Crawford, VA $93,759

Mount Jackson, VA $93,453

Mount Solon, VA $93,466

New Market, VA $93,669

Orkney Springs, VA $93,251

Penn Laird, VA $93,798

Quicksburg, VA $93,546

Pleasant Valley, VA $93,747

Shenandoah, VA $93,701

Singers Glen, VA $93,640

Stanley, VA $93,709

Timberville, VA $93,685

Charlottesville, VA $93,852

Afton, VA $92,813

Arrington, VA $90,967

Barboursville, VA $94,217

Batesville, VA $93,629

Covesville, VA $92,821

Crozet, VA $93,674

Dyke, VA $93,627

Ruby, VA $101,890

Cognitive Developer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Cognitive Developer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Internet sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 18% above the average. In contrast, Cognitive Developer positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Cognitive Developer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Cognitive Developer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals	$117,853	$57.0	18%
Internet	$113,858	$55.0	14%
Aerospace & Defense	$111,861	$54.0	12%
Energy & Utilities	$109,863	$53.0	10%
Financial Services	$109,863	$53.0	10%

Cognitive Developer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Cognitive Developer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$89,648

Average $99,876/year

$110,107

$7,471

Average $8,323/month

$9,176

$1,724

Average $1,921/week

$2,117

$43

Average $48/hour

$53

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$110,107	$9,176	$2,117	$53
Average	$99,876	$8,323	$1,921	$48
25th Percentile	$89,648	$7,471	$1,724	$43

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