Virginia paycheck calculator for 2026
Estimate 2026 take-home pay in Virginia. State income tax up to 5.75% plus federal brackets and FICA.
| Gross | $3,269.23 |
| Federal income tax (marginal 22%) | −$316.15 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$243.03 |
| Virginia income tax (marginal 5.75%) | −$140.08 |
| Retirement contribution | −$196.15 |
| Pre-tax benefits | −$92.31 |
| Net pay | $2,281.50 |
Same brackets for all filing statuses. Details
How Virginia taxes wages in 2026
Virginia uses a graduated schedule with a top marginal rate of 5.75%. The standard deduction is $8,750 for single filers. A personal exemption of $930 applies. Same brackets for all filing statuses. Standard deduction is $8,750/$17,500 for 2025-2026 and rises to $9,200/$18,400 in 2027; head of household uses the single amount. Virginia standard deduction is only available if you took the federal standard deduction. Extra $800 exemption for age 65+/blind not modeled. No local income taxes.
| Taxable income (single) | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $3,000 | 2.00% |
| $3,001 – $5,000 | 3.00% |
| $5,001 – $17,000 | 5.00% |
| $17,001 – and up | 5.75% |
Take-home pay in Virginia at common salaries
Single filer, no pre-tax deductions, 2026 parameters.
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | Virginia tax | Take-home | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,486 | $32,834 | 17.9% |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $2,636 | $47,754 | 20.4% |
| $85,000 | $9,870 | $6,503 | $4,073 | $64,554 | 24.1% |
| $120,000 | $17,570 | $9,180 | $6,086 | $87,164 | 27.4% |
| $180,000 | $31,934 | $13,770 | $9,536 | $124,760 | 30.7% |
| $250,000 | $51,304 | $15,514 | $13,561 | $169,621 | 32.2% |
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Sources: law.lis.virginia.gov. Tax year 2026. Data confidence: high.
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