How Virginia paychecks work (2026)
In Virginia, your take-home pay is your salary minus federal income tax, FICA (Social Security 6.2% + Medicare 1.45%) and Virginia state income tax. This calculator uses the official 2026 rates for a single filer.
Virginia state income tax
Virginia has a progressive income tax from 2% to 5.75%, but the top 5.75% rate begins at just $17,000 — so most wage income is taxed at 5.75%. A standard deduction of $8,750 plus a $930 personal exemption apply (single).
Example: $80,000 in Virginia
Federal tax is about $8,770, FICA $6,120, and Virginia state tax about $3,786 — leaving a take-home of roughly $61,324 a year.
Virginia take-home pay by salary (2026)
Estimated annual take-home for a single filer after federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare and Virginia state income tax, using the 2026 rates. Figures are tax liability, not withholding.
| Gross salary | Take-home / year | Per month | % kept |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $32,834 | $2,736 | 82.1% |
| $60,000 | $47,754 | $3,980 | 79.6% |
| $80,000 | $61,324 | $5,110 | 76.7% |
| $100,000 | $74,244 | $6,187 | 74.2% |
| $150,000 | $105,980 | $8,832 | 70.7% |
What often catches people out in Virginia
- Virginia's top 5.75% rate kicks in at just $17,000, so nearly all wage income is effectively taxed at 5.75% despite the 'progressive' label.
- The standard deduction rose to $8,750 (single), softening those low bracket thresholds.
- No county or city income tax applies.
What this calculator does not include
- Local/city taxes (none), 401(k) and pre-tax deductions, and filing statuses other than single.
- It shows tax liability, which can differ from paycheck withholding (employers often over-withhold).
Does Virginia tax my income?
Yes — Virginia taxes income from 2% to 5.75%, with the top rate reached at just $17,000.
What's FICA?
Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%) payroll taxes, deducted in every state including Virginia.
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This calculator provides estimates for a single filer in Virginia for 2026 based on IRS and state figures and is for general information only — it is not financial or tax advice. It excludes local taxes, 401(k) and other deductions, and shows tax liability rather than withholding. Sources: IRS (Rev. Proc. 2025-32), Virginia Department of Revenue.