Virginia Paycheck Calculator (2026)
Estimate your Virginia take-home pay after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Virginia state tax.
Virginia income tax in 2026
Virginia has four income tax rates: 2% on the first $3,000 of taxable income, 3% up to $5,000, 5% up to $17,000, and 5.75% on everything above $17,000. Most workers end up paying the 5.75% rate on the bulk of their income.
For 2026 the Virginia standard deduction is $8,750 for single filers and $17,500 for married couples filing jointly, and each person gets a $930 personal exemption. Under current law the larger standard deduction is scheduled to end after 2026 unless lawmakers extend it.
Example take-home pay in Virginia
Single filer, no 401(k), paid every 2 weeks:
Virginia income tax brackets for 2026
These are the rates applied to your Virginia taxable income, which is your pay after the deductions and exemptions described above.
| Single filers | Rate | Married filing jointly | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to $3,000 | 2% | Up to $3,000 | 2% |
| $3,000 to $5,000 | 3% | $3,000 to $5,000 | 3% |
| $5,000 to $17,000 | 5% | $5,000 to $17,000 | 5% |
| Over $17,000 | 5.75% | Over $17,000 | 5.75% |
Virginia take-home pay at different salaries
Estimated yearly figures for a single filer with no 401(k), using the same rules as the calculator above.
| Salary | Federal tax | Social Security + Medicare | Virginia taxes | Take-home / year | Every 2 weeks | Total tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $911 | $25,374 | $976 | 15.4% |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $2,061 | $40,294 | $1,550 | 19.4% |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $3,498 | $58,094 | $2,234 | 22.5% |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $4,936 | $74,244 | $2,856 | 25.8% |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $7,811 | $105,980 | $4,076 | 29.3% |
How to keep more of your paycheck in Virginia
On a $60,000 salary, putting 5% ($3,000) into a traditional 401(k) reduces your yearly take-home pay by about $2,468 (roughly $95 less every 2 weeks). That is less than the full $3,000 because the contribution saves about $360 in federal income tax and about $173 in Virginia tax. The tax you avoid stays in your pocket instead of going to the government.
Filing status also matters. A married couple filing jointly with one $60,000 income takes home about $50,491 a year in Virginia, compared with $47,754 for a single filer, mostly because of the larger standard deduction and wider tax brackets.
How this calculator works
We subtract your 401(k) contribution and the 2026 standard deduction ($16,100 single, $32,200 married filing jointly), then apply the 2026 federal brackets (IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32). Social Security is 6.2% up to $184,500 of pay, and Medicare is 1.45% (plus 0.9% on high pay). Virginia's tax brackets are the same for every filing status, but the standard deduction and exemptions are larger for joint filers.
Virginia paycheck questions
What is the Virginia income tax rate?
Four rates from 2% to 5.75%. Income above $17,000 is taxed at 5.75%.
How much is the Virginia standard deduction?
$8,750 for single filers and $17,500 for married filing jointly in 2026.
Does Virginia have local income tax?
No. Virginia cities and counties do not charge a local income tax on wages.
Rates last updated: October 2026. This is an estimate and does not include credits, benefits or W-4 changes. Official source: Virginia Department of Taxation.