Virginia HOA Manager Salary (2026)
Strong — Virginia has one of the highest HOA densities per capita in the Southeast; Northern Virginia drives premium salaries
$70,000
$52,000 – $98,000
$46,000
Typical starting pay, no certification
$107,000
PCAM-certified, large portfolio or high-rise
$64,000
Comparable property management role
No state-specific CAM license, but Virginia enacted new HOA/condo reserve requirements (2023) post-Surfside.
| City / Metro | Median CAM Salary | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Virginia (Fairfax/Arlington/Alexandria) | $82,000 | DC-adjacent; highest salaries in state |
| Richmond | $62,000 | State capital with strong suburban HOA market |
| Virginia Beach/Norfolk | $62,000 | Military-adjacent and coastal communities |
| Roanoke | $54,000 | Secondary market |
Professional certifications issued by the Community Associations Institute (CAI) command measurable salary premiums above base pay:
CMCA
Certified Manager of Community Associations — entry-level industry credential
+$4,000–$8,000/yr
AMS
Association Management Specialist — mid-career credential requiring 2 years experience
+$6,000–$12,000/yr
PCAM
Professional Community Association Manager — highest CAI designation; requires 5 years experience
+$10,000–$20,000
- DC proximity premium
- Northern Virginia government contractor community premium
- PCAM certification premium: +$10,000–$20,000
Typically volunteer; large Northern Virginia communities sometimes pay per-meeting stipends
Self-managed HOAs in Virginia avoid $54,000–$102,000/year in manager costs — especially significant in Northern Virginia.
Those savings can fund deferred maintenance, accelerate reserve contributions, reduce annual assessment increases, or be returned to homeowners — depending on your community's priorities.
Manage your Virginia HOA without a CAM — LotWize replaces $70K/year in management costs.
LotWize gives self-managed Virginia HOA boards the tools to handle dues collection, violation tracking, financial reporting, and homeowner communication — without hiring a property management company or a licensed CAM.
Start 14-Day Free TrialSalary figures for Virginia are estimates based on BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, Indeed, and Glassdoor public surveys. Actual compensation varies by portfolio size, certifications held, employer type, community complexity, and local market conditions. License and certification information accurate as of 2026. Always verify current licensing requirements with the applicable state agency before hiring a community association manager.