Virginia paycheck calculator 2026

Your take-home pay in Virginia after federal tax, state income tax, Social Security and Medicare.

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Virginia taxes income at graduated rates from 2% to 5.75% across 4 brackets in 2026. On a $75,000 salary, a single filer in Virginia takes home about $58,094 a year ($2,234 every two weeks) after federal, state, Social Security and Medicare taxes — ranking #42 of the 50 states and DC, and $3,498 a year less than in states with no income tax.

Virginia taxes at a glance

State income tax2% – 5.75%4 brackets

Standard deduction$8,750 single$17,500 married filing jointly

Personal exemption$930 single$1,860 married filing jointly

$75,000 salary, single$58,094Take-home a year · 22.5% total tax

Take-home pay at common salaries in Virginia

Single filer, no 401(k), 2026 tax rates. Paycheck is every two weeks (26 a year).

Salary	Federal tax	Soc. Sec. + Medicare	State taxes	Take-home / yr	Per paycheck
$30,000	$1,420	$2,295	$911	$25,374	$976
$40,000	$2,620	$3,060	$1,486	$32,834	$1,263
$50,000	$3,820	$3,825	$2,061	$40,294	$1,550
$60,000	$5,020	$4,590	$2,636	$47,754	$1,837
$70,000	$6,570	$5,355	$3,211	$54,864	$2,110
$75,000	$7,670	$5,738	$3,498	$58,094	$2,234
$80,000	$8,770	$6,120	$3,786	$61,324	$2,359
$90,000	$10,970	$6,885	$4,361	$67,784	$2,607
$100,000	$13,170	$7,650	$4,936	$74,244	$2,856
$125,000	$18,734	$9,563	$6,373	$90,330	$3,474
$150,000	$24,734	$11,475	$7,811	$105,980	$4,076
$200,000	$36,734	$14,339	$10,686	$138,241	$5,317

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2026 Virginia income tax brackets

Rates apply to taxable income after the standard deduction and exemptions. Each rate only applies to the income inside its bracket.

All filers

Taxable income	Rate
$0 – $3,000	2%
$3,000 – $5,000	3%
$5,000 – $17,000	5%
Over $17,000	5.75%

Source: Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets 2026. Head of household filers use the single brackets in this calculator.

Virginia paycheck FAQ

Does Virginia have a state income tax?

Yes. Virginia taxes income at graduated rates from 2% to 5.75% across 4 brackets for 2026.

What is the Virginia income tax rate in 2026?

Virginia has 4 tax brackets ranging from 2% to 5.75%. Only the income inside each bracket is taxed at that bracket's rate. The standard deduction is $8,750 for single filers and $17,500 for married couples filing jointly.

How much is $75,000 after tax in Virginia?

A single filer earning $75,000 a year in Virginia takes home about $58,094 a year, or $2,234 every two weeks. That's after $7,670 in federal income tax, $5,738 in Social Security and Medicare, and $3,498 in Virginia state taxes — an overall tax rate of 22.5%.

Do 401(k) contributions lower my Virginia taxes?

Yes. Traditional 401(k) contributions are taken out before federal and Virginia income tax, so they lower both. Social Security and Medicare are still charged on the full salary.

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