Virginia Paycheck Calculator (2026)
Estimate your take-home pay in Virginia after federal tax, FICA, and VA state income tax, using official 2026 rates.
Estimated take-home pay · Virginia
$47,754 / year
Monthly
$3,980
Biweekly
$1,837
Hourly
$22.96
- Gross pay
- $60,000
- Federal income tax
- −$5,020
- VA state income tax
- −$2,636
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$3,720
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$870
- Take-home pay
- $47,754
- Effective tax rate
- 20.4%
How Virginia taxes paychecks in 2026
Virginia uses 4 graduated brackets from 2.0% to 5.8%. The 2026 standard deduction is $8,750 (single) / $17,500 (married). A personal exemption of $930 (single) / $1,860 (married) also reduces taxable income.
Single filer · 2026 VA brackets
| 2.00% | Up to $3,000 |
| 3.00% | $3,000 – $5,000 |
| 5.00% | $5,000 – $17,000 |
| 5.75% | Over $17,000 |
Married filing jointly · 2026 VA brackets
| 2.00% | Up to $3,000 |
| 3.00% | $3,000 – $5,000 |
| 5.00% | $5,000 – $17,000 |
| 5.75% | Over $17,000 |
What makes Virginia paychecks different
Virginia's four brackets have not moved in decades, and they top out early: 2% on the first $3,000 of taxable income, 3% to $5,000, 5% to $17,000 and 5.75% above that, so nearly all wages are taxed at 5.75%. What has changed is the standard deduction, which lawmakers pushed from $3,000 in 2018 to $8,750 single and $17,500 joint for 2026. A $930 personal exemption per person is small. Residents 65 and older can claim an age deduction of up to $12,000, subject to income limits.
No Virginia city or county taxes wages, which is notable given how many of the state's workers commute across borders. Virginia has reciprocity with the District of Columbia, Kentucky, Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia, so Northern Virginia residents who work in DC or Bethesda pay only Virginia tax, and DC and Maryland residents who work in Arlington or Tysons pay only their home jurisdiction. Nothing is withheld for state paid leave or disability programs.
Virginia's state sales tax is 4.3% plus a 1% local rate everywhere (with extra regional rates in Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads), and groceries are taxed at a reduced 1%. The local 'car tax' on personal property is the tax Virginians complain about most; it is billed by counties and cities and does not appear on paychecks.
Virginia take-home pay examples (2026)
Single filer, standard deduction, no dependents. Click a salary for the full 50-state comparison.
| Gross salary | Net / year | Net / month | Net / biweekly | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $35,000 | $29,104 | $2,425 | $1,119 | 16.8% |
| $45,000 | $36,564 | $3,047 | $1,406 | 18.7% |
| $55,000 | $44,024 | $3,669 | $1,693 | 20.0% |
| $65,000 | $51,484 | $4,290 | $1,980 | 20.8% |
| $75,000 | $58,094 | $4,841 | $2,234 | 22.5% |
| $85,000 | $64,554 | $5,380 | $2,483 | 24.1% |
| $100,000 | $74,244 | $6,187 | $2,856 | 25.8% |
| $120,000 | $87,164 | $7,264 | $3,352 | 27.4% |
| $150,000 | $105,980 | $8,832 | $4,076 | 29.3% |
How Virginia compares
Virginia's top rate of 5.8% is #18 of 51 US jurisdictions. For comparison, a $60,000 single filer keeps $47,754 in Virginia versus $50,390 in no-tax Texas and $47,961 in California. See all rates on the 2026 state income tax table.
Virginia paycheck FAQ
How much is $60,000 after taxes in Virginia?+
A single filer earning $60,000 in Virginia takes home about $47,754 per year ($3,980/month) in 2026: $5,020 goes to federal income tax, $4,590 to FICA, and $2,636 to Virginia state taxes.
What is the Virginia income tax rate in 2026?+
Virginia's 2026 income tax runs from 2.0% to 5.8% across 4 brackets (single filer).
Does Virginia tax 401(k) contributions?+
No. Traditional 401(k) contributions reduce both your federal and Virginia taxable income, so deferring salary lowers this year's tax bill.
What taxes come out of a paycheck in Virginia?+
Every Virginia paycheck loses federal income tax (10%–37% brackets) and FICA (6.2% Social Security up to $184,500 + 1.45% Medicare). Virginia uses 4 graduated brackets from 2.0% to 5.8%.
Is Virginia a high-tax or low-tax state for take-home pay?+
Virginia's top marginal rate of 5.8% ranks #18 highest of the 51 US jurisdictions in 2026. At $60,000, a single filer keeps 80% of gross pay.