How to use the Virginia Paycheck calculator
- Enter your numbers. Fill in annual salary, state, pay frequency, filing status.
- Enter pre-tax deductions details. Fill in 401 contribution, health insurance / paycheck.
- Read your results. Results update instantly. The headline shows the take-home pay per paycheck; the breakdown and table below show the details.
Virginia income tax in 2026
Virginia uses progressive brackets. Standard deduction: $8,750 single, $17,500 married filing jointly, $8,750 head of household. Each personal exemption is $930.
| Rate | Single: taxable income over | Married jointly: over |
|---|---|---|
| 2% | $0 | $0 |
| 3% | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| 5% | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| 5.75% | $17,000 | $17,000 |
What makes Virginia different
Virginia has four brackets, but the top 5.75% rate starts at $17,000 of taxable income, so it applies to most of a typical salary. Virginia has no local income taxes. Many Virginia residents commute to Washington, DC, which does not tax non-residents, so they pay Virginia tax only.
- Virginia’s top 5.75% rate starts at just $17,000 of taxable income and hasn’t been adjusted since 1990.
- The standard deduction is $8,750 single ($17,500 joint), and each person gets a $930 exemption.
Example take-home pay in Virginia (2026, single, paid biweekly)
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | Virginia tax | Take-home / yr | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $2,061 | $40,294 | $1,549.77 |
| $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 |
Examples assume the 2026 federal standard deduction and no pre-tax deductions.
Worked example
With these inputs: annual salary (gross)$75,000; stateVirginia; pay frequencyEvery 2 weeks; filing statusSingle; 401(k) contribution5%.
The calculator gives a take-home pay per paycheck of $2,130.18 ($55,385 per year · 26 paychecks). Other results: gross pay per check$2,884.62, total tax rate21.2%, federal marginal rate22%, yearly take-home$55,385.
What your results mean
Your Virginia take-home pay is gross pay minus federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), Virginia income tax, and any pre-tax deductions you enter. On a $100,000 salary a single filer in Virginia keeps about $74,244 a year in 2026.
Tips
- Pre-tax 401(k) contributions lower both your federal and Virginia taxable income.
- Update your federal W-4 (and state form, if any) after major life changes.
- Compare with other states: Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
Frequently asked questions
Does Virginia have a state income tax in 2026?
Yes. Virginia has progressive rates from 2% to 5.75% for 2026, with a standard deduction of $8,750 for single filers.
How much is $75,000 a year after taxes in Virginia?
About $58,094 per year, or $2,234.39 every two weeks, for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions (2026 estimate).
How much is $50,000 a year after taxes in Virginia?
About $40,294 per year ($1,549.77 biweekly) for a single filer in 2026.
What percentage of a $100,000 salary goes to taxes in Virginia?
About 25.8% in 2026 for a single filer: federal income tax $13,170, Social Security and Medicare $7,650, and Virginia tax $4,936.
What is the top income tax rate in Virginia?
5.75% on single-filer taxable income above $17,000 in 2026.
Are there local income taxes in Virginia?
This calculator covers state tax only. Virginia does not generally levy city or county income taxes on wages, but check your locality.
How is Virginia income tax withheld from my paycheck?
Your employer withholds Virginia tax based on your state withholding certificate and pay frequency. This calculator estimates your annual Virginia tax and spreads it evenly across paychecks, so actual withholding can differ slightly.
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Sources
- Virginia Tax: individual income tax rates
- Tax Foundation: State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026
- IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (2026 brackets & standard deduction)
- IRS newsroom: 2026 inflation adjustments
- IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 §4.26 (2026 QBI thresholds $201,750 / $403,500)
- IRS: Self-employment tax (Social Security and Medicare taxes)
- SSA: 2026 contribution and benefit base ($184,500)
- IRS: 401(k) limit $24,500 for 2026
- IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (2026 brackets & standard deduction)
- IRS newsroom: 2026 inflation adjustments
- IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 §4.26 (2026 QBI thresholds $201,750 / $403,500)
- IRS: Self-employment tax (Social Security and Medicare taxes)
- SSA: 2026 contribution and benefit base ($184,500)
- IRS: 401(k) limit $24,500 for 2026