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Virginia's top 5.75% rate starts at just $17,000 of taxable income, so most workers pay close to that rate on the bulk of their pay. Use this calculator to see your 2026 take-home pay in Virginia after federal, state taxes and deductions.

Updated Checked against IRS Pub 15-T & state tables2%–5.75%2026 rates
1 · Your pay
Tips, bonus or commission
2 · Your W-4
Other income, deductions & extra withholding
3 · Where you live & work
4 · Benefits & deductions 401(k), health, HSA
5 · New 2026 W-4 deductions New

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act added federal deductions for 2025–2028. Claim them on Step 4(b) of a 2026 W-4 to get the savings in every paycheck instead of waiting for your refund. They don't reduce Social Security, Medicare or (in most states) state tax.

Take-home$1,836.70per paycheck · See breakdown ↓

Virginia paycheck taxes at a glance (2026)

State income tax2% – 5.75% (4 brackets)
Standard deduction$8,750 single · $17,500 married
Personal exemption$930 single · $1,860 married · $930 per dependent
State payroll programsNone
Local income taxesNone
Take-home rank ($75k)#40 of 51

How much is taken out of a $60,000 paycheck in Virginia?

Single filer, paid bi-weekly, standard 2026 W-4, no benefits:

LinePer paycheckPer year
Gross pay$2,307.69$60,000
Federal income tax−$193.08−$5,020
Social Security (6.2%)−$143.08−$3,720
Medicare (1.45%)−$33.46−$870
Virginia income tax−$101.38−$2,636
Take-home pay$1,836.70$47,754

A married couple filing jointly on $100,000 in Virginia takes home about $80,331 a year ($3,089.64 bi-weekly).

Virginia take-home pay by salary

Single filer, 2026, bi-weekly pay. Click a salary for a full breakdown and comparison with every other state.

SalaryFederal taxFICAVirginia taxesTake-home / yrPer paycheck
$30,000$1,420$2,295$911$25,374$975.93
$40,000$2,620$3,060$1,486$32,834$1,262.85
$50,000$3,820$3,825$2,061$40,294$1,549.77
$60,000$5,020$4,590$2,636$47,754$1,836.70
$75,000$7,670$5,738$3,498$58,094$2,234.39
$100,000$13,170$7,650$4,936$74,244$2,855.54
$150,000$24,734$11,475$7,811$105,980$4,076.16
$200,000$36,734$14,339$10,686$138,241$5,316.97

Virginia income tax brackets 2026

Rates apply to Virginia taxable income after the state standard deduction and exemptions.

Single

Virginia brackets, single
RateTaxable income
2%$0 – $3,000
3%$3,000 – $5,000
5%$5,000 – $17,000
5.75%Over $17,000

Married filing jointly

Virginia brackets, married
RateTaxable income
2%$0 – $3,000
3%$3,000 – $5,000
5%$5,000 – $17,000
5.75%Over $17,000

How Virginia compares

On a $75,000 salary, Virginia ranks #40 of 51 for take-home pay among the 50 states and D.C. A single filer keeps $58,094 a year, or 77.5% of gross. See the full ranking in take-home pay by state, or browse all state paycheck calculators.

State figures are estimates of your annual Virginia tax liability, spread evenly across paychecks. Your employer's withholding also depends on your Virginia withholding certificate, if your state uses one, and can differ slightly.

Frequently asked questions

Does Virginia have a state income tax?

Yes. Virginia has state income tax rates from 2% to 5.75% for 2026. The standard deduction is $8,750 for single filers and $17,500 for married couples filing jointly.

How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Virginia?

A single filer earning $60,000 in Virginia takes home about $47,754 a year, or $1,836.70 per bi-weekly paycheck, in 2026. That's after $5,020 federal income tax, $4,590 FICA and $2,636 in Virginia state taxes.

How much tax is taken out of a paycheck in Virginia?

On a $60,000 salary, about 20.4% of gross pay goes to taxes in Virginia: federal income tax (8.4%), Social Security and Medicare (7.65%), and state taxes (4.4%). Your exact share depends on your income, filing status and deductions.

Are there local income taxes in Virginia?

No. Virginia cities and counties don't levy a local income tax on wages.

Is Virginia a good state for take-home pay?

On a $75,000 salary, Virginia ranks #40 of 51 (50 states + D.C.) for take-home pay, at $58,094 a year for a single filer. Compare all states.

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