This chart shows the number of employees at different salary ranges working in hospitals in Ohio for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Most make less than $72,260 a year, though more than half of the VA's total payroll goes to employees who make more than $72,260 per year, according to payroll data obtained and analyzed by this newspaper. Salaries are as of July 30, 2014. Note: Not included are 1,189 people who are paid hourly, with wages ranging from $8.65 to $44.39 per hour.