Virginia Paycheck Calculator (2026)
Estimate your take-home pay in Virginia after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and state income tax.
Take-home pay in Virginia at common salaries
These figures assume a single filer, no pre-tax deductions, paid every two weeks. Virginia taxes wages using graduated brackets, applied on top of federal income tax and FICA. For example, a $60,000 salary comes to about $1,836.70 per paycheck, or $47,754 per year.
| Gross salary | Take-home (biweekly) | Take-home (yearly) | Taxes as % of gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $975.93 | $25,374 | 15.4% |
| $45,000 | $1,406.31 | $36,564 | 18.7% |
| $60,000 | $1,836.70 | $47,754 | 20.4% |
| $80,000 | $2,358.62 | $61,324 | 23.3% |
| $100,000 | $2,855.54 | $74,244 | 25.8% |
| $150,000 | $4,076.16 | $105,980 | 29.3% |
How much does Virginia take from your pay?
For a single filer with no pre-tax deductions, Virginia income tax comes to about $1,486 a year on $40,000 (3.7% of gross), $2,636 on $60,000 (4.4%) and $4,936 on $100,000 (4.9%). By comparison, the same $60,000 salary in a state with no income tax keeps that $2,636 in your pocket each year, before any sales, property or other taxes.
Virginia rules built into this calculator
- Virginia allows its own standard deduction of $8,750 for single filers, $17,500 for married filing jointly.
- A personal exemption of $930 per person is subtracted.
- Traditional 401(k) contributions reduce Virginia taxable wages as well as federal taxable wages.
How this calculator works
- Pre-tax deductions. Any 401(k) contribution is subtracted first.
- Federal income tax. The 2026 standard deduction ($16,100 single, $32,200 married filing jointly, $24,150 head of household) is subtracted, then marginal brackets from 10% to 37% apply.
- FICA. Social Security and Medicare are calculated on gross wages.
- State tax. Virginia taxes wages using graduated brackets, applied on top of federal income tax and FICA.
Simplifications: assumes wages only, no dependents or credits, the standard deduction, and no local or city taxes. Federal figures follow IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 and the SSA 2026 wage base. Rates and deductions last verified against official sources on October 14, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Does Virginia have a state income tax?
Yes. Virginia uses graduated rates that rise with income. Virginia taxes wages with graduated rates of 2%, 3%, 5% and 5.75% after a standard deduction of $8,750 for single filers or $17,500 for married filing jointly and a $930 personal exemption per person. The higher standard deduction applies for 2025 and 2026 and is scheduled to change in later years. Virginia does not levy local income taxes on wages. This calculator offers Single and Married filing jointly because Virginia does not publish a separate head-of-household deduction. Dependents, itemized deductions and age or blindness exemptions are not included.
How much Virginia income tax will I pay on $60,000?
A single filer with no pre-tax deductions pays about $2,636 a year in Virginia income tax on $60,000, which is roughly $101.38 per biweekly paycheck. Your figure will differ with filing status, 401(k) contributions and local taxes.
What is FICA?
FICA is the payroll tax that funds Social Security and Medicare. In 2026 the employee share is 6.2% Social Security on wages up to $184,500 and 1.45% Medicare on all wages, plus 0.9% Additional Medicare on wages above $200,000.
Why is my real paycheck different from this estimate?
Health insurance premiums, HSA or FSA contributions, local taxes, your W-4 settings, and extra withholding all change the amount. Use this as a planning estimate and check your pay stub for exact figures.
How does a 401(k) contribution change my take-home?
Traditional 401(k) contributions reduce the wages used for federal and state income tax, but not Social Security or Medicare tax. Your take-home falls by less than the amount you contribute.