Take-home pay in Virginia by salary
Yearly take-home pay for a single filer paid every two weeks, with no 401(k), HSA or insurance deductions, under the 2026 federal rules and Virginia's 2026 state rules. Social Security is 6.2% up to $184,500 of wages and Medicare 1.45%.
| Salary | Federal tax | Social Security + Medicare | Virginia tax | Take-home | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,486 | $32,834 | $1,262.85 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $2,636 | $47,754 | $1,836.70 |
| $80,000 | $8,770 | $6,120 | $3,786 | $61,324 | $2,358.62 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $4,936 | $74,244 | $2,855.54 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $7,811 | $105,980 | $4,076.16 |
Taxes on $100,000 come to 25.8% of gross pay in Virginia; on $40,000 they are 17.9%. Local income taxes are not included; enter a rate in the calculator if your city or county charges one.
Virginia income tax in 2026
Virginia has 4 brackets from 2% to 5.75%, and the top rate starts at $17,000 of taxable income for a single filer. Virginia's top rate of 5.75% starts at only $17,000 of taxable income, so most workers pay it on part of their wages.
The standard deduction is $8,750 single and $17,500 joint, plus a $930 exemption per filer.
Virginia tax brackets, 2026
| Rate | Single | Married, joint |
|---|---|---|
| 2% | $0 to $3,000 | $0 to $3,000 |
| 3% | $3,000 to $5,000 | $3,000 to $5,000 |
| 5% | $5,000 to $17,000 | $5,000 to $17,000 |
| 5.75% | Over $17,000 | Over $17,000 |
Taxable income after the deductions and exemptions below. Head of household filers use the single brackets.
Deductions, exemptions and credits
| Standard deduction | $8,750 single, $17,500 joint |
|---|---|
| Personal exemption | $930 single, $1,860 joint |
Nearby and similar states
Neighboring states: Maryland (2% to 6.5%), District of Columbia (4% to 10.75%), West Virginia (2.11% to 4.58%), Kentucky (3.5% flat), Tennessee (no state income tax), North Carolina (3.99% flat).
Other states with tax brackets: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Kansas, Maine. The paycheck calculator page compares all 50 states and DC on one salary.
Got a raise? The raise calculator shows the difference per paycheck, and the 401(k) calculator shows what the pre-tax contribution grows into.
Sources
Figures checked in October 2026. The state rows use the same data as the calculator: the Tax Foundation survey as of January 1, 2026, updated with laws signed later in 2026, and each state's own worksheets for phase-outs. Estimates only, not tax advice.
- Tax Foundation: State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026 (as of February 2026)
- IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32: 2026 federal tax brackets and standard deduction
- Virginia revenue department: official forms and withholding
Frequently asked questions
How much is $60,000 after taxes in Virginia?
About $47,754 a year for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions, or $1,836.70 per biweekly paycheck. That is after $5,020 of federal income tax, $4,590 of Social Security and Medicare, $2,636 of Virginia income tax. Married filers and anyone with a 401(k) or health premiums keep more; the calculator above handles both.
What are the Virginia tax brackets for 2026?
4 brackets from 2% to 5.75%. The top rate starts at $17,000 of taxable income for single filers and $17,000 for married couples filing jointly. Standard deduction: $8,750 single, $17,500 joint.
Does Virginia have local income tax?
No. The Tax Foundation's 2026 survey lists local income taxes only in Alabama, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Oregon and Pennsylvania. Virginia is not among them, so the local field stays at 0.
What is the take-home pay on $100,000 in Virginia?
About $74,244 a year, $2,855.54 per biweekly paycheck, for a single filer. Taxes come to 25.8% of gross pay: $13,170 federal income tax, $7,650 Social Security and Medicare, $4,936 of Virginia income tax.
How much Virginia income tax do I pay on $80,000?
About $3,786 a year for a single filer, $145.61 per biweekly paycheck, on top of $8,770 of federal income tax and $6,120 of Social Security and Medicare. Take-home pay is about $61,324 a year.