Virginia Paycheck Calculator 2026
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Calculate your 2026 Virginia take-home pay for salary or hourly wages, with Virginia's 2%–5.75% income tax brackets, the $8,750 standard deduction, federal tax, Social Security and Medicare.
Virginia Paycheck Calculator
FinanceEstimate your Virginia take-home pay after federal income tax, Virginia income tax (2% to 5.75%), Social Security, Medicare and payroll deductions.
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Virginia take-home pay in 2026
A Virginia paycheck has four taxes withheld: federal income tax, Virginia income tax, Social Security and Medicare. Virginia taxes income in four brackets from 2% to 5.75% after a standard deduction of $8,750 ($17,500 for married couples filing jointly) and a $930 personal exemption per person. Virginia cities and counties do not add a local income tax.
This calculator uses the 2026 federal tax brackets, the $16,100 federal standard deduction for single filers ($32,200 joint), and the 2026 Social Security wage base of $184,500. It works for salaried and hourly jobs, including overtime.
Examples
$70,000 salary, single, paid biweekly
Virginia taxable income is $70,000 − $8,750 − $930 = $60,320. The first $17,000 is taxed at 2%, 3% and 5%, and the rest at 5.75%, for $3,211 of Virginia tax. Federal income tax is about $6,570 and Social Security plus Medicare is $5,355. Take-home pay is $54,864 a year, or $2,110.16 per paycheck.
$140,000 household salary, married filing jointly
With the $17,500 joint deduction and two exemptions, Virginia tax is $6,679 and federal income tax is about $13,140. Take-home pay is $109,471 a year, or $4,210.41 every two weeks.
Minimum wage, and $25 an hour with overtime
At Virginia's $12.77 minimum wage, 40 hours a week earns $26,562 a year and about $437.87 a week after taxes. At $25 an hour with five overtime hours a week at $37.50, gross pay is $61,750 and weekly take-home is about $943.45, or $20.97 per hour worked. Overtime may also qualify for the federal no tax on overtime deduction when you file.
2026 Virginia income tax brackets
| Virginia taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $3,000 | 2% |
| $3,000 – $5,000 | 3% |
| $5,000 – $17,000 | 5% |
| Over $17,000 | 5.75% |
The brackets are the same for single and joint filers and have not been adjusted for inflation since 1990, which is why the top rate starts at just $17,000.
Virginia take-home pay by salary
2026, no pre-tax deductions, paid biweekly (26 paychecks). The Virginia tax column is for a single filer.
| Salary | Virginia tax | Single: per year | Single: per paycheck | Married: per year | Married: per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $911 | $25,374 | $975.93 | $27,303 | $1,050.12 |
| $40,000 | $1,486 | $32,834 | $1,262.85 | $35,231 | $1,355.03 |
| $50,000 | $2,061 | $40,294 | $1,549.77 | $42,891 | $1,649.64 |
| $60,000 | $2,636 | $47,754 | $1,836.70 | $50,491 | $1,941.95 |
| $75,000 | $3,498 | $58,094 | $2,234.39 | $61,681 | $2,372.33 |
| $100,000 | $4,936 | $74,244 | $2,855.54 | $80,331 | $3,089.64 |
| $125,000 | $6,373 | $90,330 | $3,474.23 | $98,981 | $3,806.95 |
| $150,000 | $7,811 | $105,980 | $4,076.16 | $115,931 | $4,458.87 |
| $200,000 | $10,686 | $138,241 | $5,316.97 | $149,192 | $5,738.14 |
Virginia hourly wage after taxes
Single filer, 2026, 40 hours a week, paid weekly, no overtime or deductions. The first row is the Virginia minimum wage.
| Hourly rate | Gross per year | Take-home per week | Take-home per year | Take-home per hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $12.77 | $26,562 | $437.87 | $22,769 | $10.95 |
| $15.00 | $31,200 | $505.18 | $26,269 | $12.63 |
| $18.00 | $37,440 | $594.70 | $30,924 | $14.87 |
| $20.00 | $41,600 | $654.38 | $34,028 | $16.36 |
| $22.00 | $45,760 | $714.06 | $37,131 | $17.85 |
| $25.00 | $52,000 | $803.58 | $41,786 | $20.09 |
| $30.00 | $62,400 | $952.78 | $49,545 | $23.82 |
| $35.00 | $72,800 | $1,089.86 | $56,673 | $27.25 |
| $40.00 | $83,200 | $1,219.06 | $63,391 | $30.48 |
Virginia compared with Maryland, D.C. and other states
Take-home pay on a $75,000 salary for a single filer in 2026, counting state income tax only; Virginia takes $3,498 at that salary. Maryland's county income taxes (about 2.25% to 3.3%) are not included, so a Maryland paycheck is smaller than shown. D.C. residents pay D.C. tax; Virginians who work in D.C. pay Virginia tax only.
| State | State income tax | Take-home pay | Difference vs Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $3,498 | $58,094 | — |
| Maryland | $3,199 | $58,394 | +$300 |
| District of Columbia | $3,429 | $58,164 | +$70 |
| North Carolina | $2,484 | $59,109 | +$1,015 |
| Tennessee | $0 | $61,593 | +$3,498 |
| West Virginia | $2,680 | $58,912 | +$818 |
| Kentucky | $2,507 | $59,085 | +$991 |
| Pennsylvania | $2,303 | $59,290 | +$1,196 |
| New York | $3,453 | $58,140 | +$45 |
| New Jersey | $2,598 | $58,995 | +$901 |
| Florida | $0 | $61,593 | +$3,498 |
| Texas | $0 | $61,593 | +$3,498 |
| California | $2,788 | $58,805 | +$711 |
State rates as of January 1, 2026, from the Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026. Compare any state with the take-home pay calculator.
Other Virginia taxes to budget for
The general sales tax is 5.3% in most of Virginia, 6% in Northern Virginia, Hampton Roads and Central Virginia, and 7% in the Historic Triangle; groceries are taxed at a reduced 1%. Cities and counties also charge an annual personal property tax on vehicles and set their own real estate tax rates. Virginia does not tax Social Security, and residents 65 and older may qualify for an age deduction of up to $12,000.
Estimate these costs with the sales tax calculator and the property tax estimator. Employers pay Virginia unemployment tax, which is not withheld from your pay; the employer payroll tax calculator shows the employer side.
Getting a closer match to your pay stub
Enter benefit deductions as annual amounts: multiply the amount on your pay stub by your number of paychecks. Traditional 401(k) contributions and pre-tax health premiums reduce Virginia taxable wages as well as federal. If your stub shows Roth 401(k) contributions, add them as post-tax deductions.
Virginia withholding is based on the exemptions on your Form VA-4. Each dependent adds a $930 exemption, which this calculator does not include, so parents will see slightly lower Virginia tax than shown. For federal withholding, review your Form W-4 with the W-4 withholding calculator.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Virginia income tax brackets for 2026?
Virginia taxes income at 2% on $0 – $3,000, 3% on $3,000 – $5,000, 5% on $5,000 – $17,000, 5.75% on over $17,000. The same brackets apply to every filing status, so most full-time workers pay the top 5.75% rate on most of their income.
How much is $70,000 a year after taxes in Virginia?
For a single filer in 2026 with no pre-tax deductions, $70,000 is about $54,864 a year after taxes, or $2,110.16 every two weeks. Federal income tax is about $6,570, Virginia tax is $3,211, and Social Security plus Medicare is $5,355.
What is the Virginia standard deduction for 2026?
$8,750 for single filers and $17,500 for married couples filing jointly, plus a $930 personal exemption for each taxpayer, spouse and dependent. The higher deduction was extended through tax year 2026.
Do Virginia cities or counties have a local income tax?
No. Virginia localities do not tax wages. They do levy an annual personal property tax on cars and trucks, which can be several hundred dollars a year in Northern Virginia.
What is the minimum wage in Virginia?
$12.77 an hour from January 1, 2026, up from $12.41 in 2025. Full time, that is $26,562 a year, or about $437.87 a week after taxes for a single filer.
How much more would I take home in Tennessee or Florida?
On a $70,000 salary, a single filer keeps about $3,211 a year more in Tennessee, Florida or Texas, which do not tax wages. The table below compares Virginia with Maryland, D.C. and other nearby states.
Sources
- IRS Revenue Procedure 2025-32 (2026 federal brackets and standard deduction)
- IRS Publication 15 (2026), Employer's Tax Guide (Social Security wage base)
- Virginia Tax: New Virginia Tax Laws (2026 standard deduction)
- Virginia Department of Labor and Industry (2026 minimum wage)
- Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026