Virginia Paycheck Calculator 2026
Estimate your take-home pay in Virginia — federal tax, FICA and state tax calculated instantly, per paycheck, per month and per year.
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Income tax in Virginia
Virginia taxes wage income on a progressive schedule — 4 brackets running from 2% to 5.75% for single filers. This calculator applies Virginia's real 2026 brackets, its standard deduction ($9,680 single / $19,360 married) and its personal exemption, so the state-tax line follows the actual schedule rather than a flat-rate guess.
Virginia income tax brackets for 2026
Single filers. Each rate applies only to the income falling inside that band — these are marginal rates, not a flat rate on the whole salary.
| Taxable income over | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 | 2% |
| $3,000 | 3% |
| $5,000 | 5% |
| $17,000 | 5.75% |
State taxable income is your pay after Virginia's standard deduction and personal exemption of $9,680 for a single filer ($19,360 married filing jointly).
How Virginia compares
Virginia is among the heaviest state income tax burdens in the country: a single filer on $100,000 hands over $4,936 to the state, the 8th highest of the 51 jurisdictions covered here. The closest comparisons are New York ($4,860), South Carolina ($4,843) and Illinois ($4,805). The 5.75% top rate is marginal — it only bites on the last slice of income.
Worked example: $100,000 in Virginia
Take a single filer on $100,000 in Virginia. After the $9,680 standard deduction and personal exemption, state taxable income is $90,320:
| Income band | Rate | Tax |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $3,000 | 2% | $60 |
| $3,000 – $5,000 | 3% | $60 |
| $5,000 – $17,000 | 5% | $600 |
| $17,000 – $90,320 | 5.75% | $4,216 |
| Total state tax | — | $4,936 |
The effective rate works out to 4.9% of gross salary — far below the 5.75% top marginal rate, because only the last slice of income is taxed at that rate.
Frequently asked questions
Does Virginia have a state income tax?
Yes. Virginia taxes wage income on a progressive schedule with 4 brackets, from 2% to 5.75% for single filers. The top rate applies only to income above the highest threshold — it is a marginal rate, not a flat rate.
What is the income tax rate in Virginia?
Virginia's rates run from 2% to 5.75% for single filers, applied to income after the $9,680 standard deduction and personal exemption. A single filer on $100,000 pays about $4,936 — an effective rate of 4.9%, well below the 5.75% top rate.
How much is $75,000 after taxes in Virginia?
About $58,094 per year in take-home pay for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions: federal income tax $7,670, FICA $5,738, and Virginia state income tax $3,498.
I'm moving to Virginia. What should I know about taxes?
Virginia is one of the higher state income tax states — for a single filer on $100,000 it collects $4,936, the 8th highest of the 51 jurisdictions covered here. When comparing job offers, compare take-home pay rather than salary, and factor in property and sales taxes too.
How is take-home pay calculated?
Take-home pay equals gross pay minus federal income tax (IRS 2026 brackets and the $16,100 standard deduction), FICA (6.2% Social Security up to $184,500 plus 1.45% Medicare), and Virginia state income tax. For Virginia, state taxable income starts from your pay after the $9,680 standard deduction and personal exemption.
What is FICA tax in 2026?
FICA is 7.65% of wages: 6.2% Social Security on earnings up to the annual wage base ($184,500 for 2026) and 1.45% Medicare on all earnings, plus an extra 0.9% Medicare tax above $200,000 single / $250,000 married. FICA is federal and identical in every state.
Why does my actual paycheck differ from this estimate?
Real paychecks reflect your W-4 withholding choices and pre-tax benefits. For Virginia, no local wage tax applies in this state, though school-district and municipal fees can still apply. This calculator is a planning estimate, not a payroll prediction.