Virginia Paycheck Calculator 2026

A Virginia (VA) paycheck and payroll calculator for hourly and salaried workers. Enter your pay to see how much federal tax, Virginia state tax, Social Security and Medicare come out of each paycheck in Virginia, and what you take home.

Updated November 2, 2026 for 2026 federal and Virginia tax rates

Progressive — up to 5.75%Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Richmond

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How much tax comes out of a paycheck in Virginia?

On a $75,000 salary, a single filer in Virginia pays about $7,670 in federal income tax, $5,738 in Social Security and Medicare and $3,595 in Virginia state tax a year. That is about 23% of pay, leaving $2,231 per biweekly paycheck.

The same salary in Texas, which has no state income tax, takes home $2,369 per paycheck, so Virginia tax costs about $138 a check.

Virginia take-home pay by hourly wage and salary (2026)

Single filer, full time (2,080 hours a year), no 401(k) or other deductions. Change any of these in the calculator above.

Virginia take-home pay by hourly wage and salary, 2026
PayPer yearVA state taxTake-home / yearBiweekly paycheck
$15/hr$31,200$1,077$26,173$1,007
$20/hr$41,600$1,675$33,931$1,305
$25/hr$52,000$2,273$41,690$1,603
$30/hr$62,400$2,871$49,448$1,902
$50,000$50,000$2,158$40,198$1,546
$75,000$75,000$3,595$57,998$2,231
$100,000$100,000$5,033$74,148$2,852
$150,000$150,000$7,908$105,884$4,072

See how Virginia ranks against every other state with the Virginia salary calculator, or convert an hourly rate with the hourly to salary calculator.

Virginia income tax rates 2026

State Tax Type

Progressive

Up to 5.75%

Std. Deduction

$8,000

Single filer

Social Security

6.2%

Up to $184,500

Medicare

1.45%

All wages

Income Tax Brackets — Single Filer

$0–$3,000
2.00%
$3,000–$5,000
3.00%
$5,000–$17,000
5.00%
$17,000+
5.75%

Paycheck calculators for other states

Where you live determines how much of your paycheck you keep. The 9 no-tax states like Texas and Florida withhold $0 in state income tax, while high-tax states like California and New York can take over 13% on top earnings. On a $100K salary, that difference can exceed $9,000/year in take-home pay. Click any state to run a full paycheck calculation.

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* WA has no income tax but levies a 0.58% Long-Term Care payroll tax. MD rates exclude local/county taxes (~3% avg). All data reflects the 2025 tax year. Click any state to open the full paycheck calculator with federal taxes, FICA, 401(k), and pay schedule.

Virginia Paycheck Calculation

How your Virginia take-home pay is calculated from gross salary.

State Tax = Apply State Brackets to (Gross - State Std. Deduction - Pre-Tax Deductions)

Example:

Single filer in Virginia earning $75,000

Virginia state tax on $75,000 (after the state standard deduction)
= $3,595 a year · take-home $57,998 ($2,231 biweekly)

Variables:

Gross - Annual gross salary
State Std. Deduction - $8,000 (single) / $16,000 (MFJ)

These formulas provide the mathematical foundation for the calculations. Actual results may vary based on rounding, compounding frequency, and specific lender policies.

Virginia paycheck calculator FAQs

Quick answers about Virginia paycheck taxes and take-home pay.

What is the Virginia state income tax rate?

Virginia has four progressive tax brackets from 2% to 5.75%, with the top rate applying to income over $17,000 — the lowest top-bracket threshold of any progressive-rate state.

Does Virginia have local income tax?

Virginia cities do not have separate local income taxes. All residents pay the state income tax only (2%–5.75%).

Sources and how we calculate

Federal brackets, the standard deduction and FICA rates come from the IRS and SSA for 2026. Virginia brackets, deductions and payroll taxes come from the state revenue department. Figures were last checked on November 2, 2026. City and county income taxes are not included unless noted above.

Read our calculation methodology.

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Disclaimer: Results are estimates for planning only and do not constitute tax, legal, lending, or investment advice. Actual paycheck and tax outcomes can vary based on employer settings, local rules, and personal elections. Consult a qualified US tax professional, CFP, or attorney before making financial decisions.