Public-Sector Pay in West Virginia
114 roles at 6 employers · updated October 2026
What West Virginia's cities, counties, school districts and other public employers pay, taken from their own job postings:
How West Virginia public-sector pay is spread
Each role placed by the midpoint of its newest posted range, as full-time yearly pay.
Roles
| <$40k | 20 |
|---|---|
| $40k | 71 |
| $60k | 18 |
| $80k | 4 |
| $100k | 1 |
| $120k | 0 |
| $140k | 0 |
| $160k | 0 |
| $180k | 0 |
| $200k+ | 0 |
Highest posted pay in West Virginia's public sector
Who is hiring now
Open postings with published pay, by employer.
Postings by employer type
Last 12 months of postings with published pay.
Pay by employer
Newest posted range for each role. Open an employer to see its roles; each role links to its full pay history.
West Virginia61 roles · 588 postings · 14 openPay overview →Open jobs →
West Virginia Department of Transportation31 roles · 508 postingsPay overview →
West Virginia Department of Education6 roles · 38 postings · 4 openPay overview →Open jobs →
Berkeley County School District, WV2 roles · 14 postings · 1 open
West Virginia State Police1 role · 6 postings · 1 openOpen jobs →
No roles match that filter.
Public-sector pay in West Virginia: FAQ
Which public-sector jobs pay the most in West Virginia?
The highest posted ranges are Technical Analyst at West Virginia ($85,849–$131,078/yr); Attorney at West Virginia ($66,043–$117,760/yr); Engineer Associate at West Virginia ($58,329–$103,488/yr); Transportation Engineer Associate at West Virginia Department of Transportation ($66,444–$97,244/yr); Health and Human Resources Office Director at West Virginia ($54,842–$97,037/yr).
Where do these pay figures come from?
From the employers' own job postings over the last 12 months. Each range is shown as posted; nothing is averaged or estimated. The bars convert hourly and daily pay to a full-time year (2,080 hours or 260 days) only so roles can be compared.