Rates by state / Virginia / City of Salem - (VA)
Municipal · 11,426 residential customers
City of Salem - (VA) electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 15.5¢ per kWh in 2025, 6% below the Virginia average of 16.5¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
15.5¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$147/mo
At 947 kWh a month
1-year change
+2.6%
5 years: +33.4%
Average rate by year
202011.6¢
202111.8¢
202212.4¢
202312.9¢
202415.1¢
202515.5¢
City of Salem - (VA) bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at City of Salem - (VA)'s 2025 average rate of 15.5¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | City of Salem - (VA) | Virginia average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $78 | $82 |
| 750 kWh | $116 | $124 |
| 1,000 kWh (about average here) | $155 | $165 |
| 1,500 kWh | $233 | $247 |
| 2,000 kWh | $310 | $330 |
Other utilities in Virginia
| Utility | Customers | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Electric & Power Co | 2,408,901 | 15.2¢ |
| Appalachian Power Co | 467,581 | 17.2¢ |
| Rappahannock Electric Coop | 172,883 | 15.5¢ |
| Northern Virginia Elec Coop | 169,027 | 12.6¢ |
| Shenandoah Valley Elec Coop | 86,656 | 14.5¢ |
| Southside Electric Coop, Inc | 57,305 | 15.5¢ |
| City of Danville - (VA) | 38,226 | 15.8¢ |
| Central Virginia Electric Coop | 35,353 | 16.2¢ |
City of Salem - (VA): common questions
- How much does City of Salem - (VA) charge per kWh?
- City of Salem - (VA) residential customers paid an average of 15.5¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average City of Salem - (VA) electric bill?
- The average City of Salem - (VA) household used 947 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $147 a month at the average rate.
- Is City of Salem - (VA) cheaper than other utilities in Virginia?
- City of Salem - (VA)'s average rate is 6% below the Virginia average of 16.5¢. 13 of 19 utilities in Virginia have a lower average rate.
- Did City of Salem - (VA) raise rates?
- City of Salem - (VA)'s average residential rate changed +2.6% from 2024 to 2025 and +33.4% since 2020.
- Is my City of Salem - (VA) bill too high?
- Enter the kWh and amount from your bill in the free bill check on AverageElectricBill.com. It compares your use with similar Virginia homes and your rate with City of Salem - (VA)'s average.
Got a City of Salem - (VA) bill?
Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.