Virginia (VA) Paycheck Calculator 2026
Estimate take-home pay in Virginia (VA) for salary or hourly work. On a $50,000 salary a single filer keeps about $40,294 a year, or $1,550 every two weeks.
Updated 2026-10-03 · 2026 IRS and Virginia rates
| Bi-weekly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,307.69 | $60,000 |
| Federal income tax | -$193.08 | -$5,020 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | -$143.08 | -$3,720 |
| Medicare | -$33.46 | -$870 |
| Virginia income tax | -$101.38 | -$2,636 |
| Take-home pay | $1,836.70 | $47,754 |
- Take-home $47,754 79.6%
- Federal income tax $5,020 8.4%
- Social Security $3,720 6.2%
- Medicare $870 1.5%
- State tax $2,636 4.4%
Take-home pay vs. taxes at every income level in Virginia
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2026 take-home pay in Virginia at common salaries
Single filer, standard deduction, no pre-tax deductions, paid bi-weekly.
| Salary | Federal | FICA | State + local | Take-home / yr | Per paycheck | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $911 | $25,374 | $976 | 15.4% |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $2,061 | $40,294 | $1,550 | 19.4% |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $3,498 | $58,094 | $2,234 | 22.5% |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $4,936 | $74,244 | $2,856 | 25.8% |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $7,811 | $105,980 | $4,076 | 29.3% |
| $250,000 | $51,304 | $15,514 | $13,561 | $169,621 | $6,524 | 32.2% |
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Virginia income tax rates for 2026
Single
| Taxable income over | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 | 2.00% |
| $3,000 | 3.00% |
| $5,000 | 5.00% |
| $17,000 | 5.75% |
Standard deduction $8,750 · exemption $930
Married filing jointly
| Taxable income over | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 | 2.00% |
| $3,000 | 3.00% |
| $5,000 | 5.00% |
| $17,000 | 5.75% |
Standard deduction $17,500 · exemption $1,860
Key facts about Virginia taxes
- Virginia uses the same brackets for every filing status: 2% on the first $3,000, 3% up to $5,000, 5% up to $17,000 and 5.75% above $17,000.
- Legislation from the 2025 session raised the standard deduction to $8,750 (single) and $17,500 (married filing jointly). The increase is scheduled to end after tax year 2026.
- Each personal and dependent exemption is worth $930. Filers 65 or older or blind get an extra $800 exemption.
- Employers may withhold tax on supplemental wages at a flat 5.75%.
- The 5.3% general sales tax includes a 1% local share, and some regions add more (Tax Foundation 2026 average combined: 5.77%).
Federal taxes withheld from every Virginia paycheck
| Federal bracket (2026, single) | Rate |
|---|---|
| Over $0 | 10% |
| Over $12,400 | 12% |
| Over $50,400 | 22% |
| Over $105,700 | 24% |
| Over $201,775 | 32% |
| Over $256,225 | 35% |
| Over $640,600 | 37% |
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What this calculator simplifies
- Ignores the age deduction, the $800 age and blindness exemptions, the subtraction for Social Security benefits, and Virginia credits.
- Head of household uses the single standard deduction, as Virginia does.
Form VA-4: how Virginia withholding is set
Virginia employers must use the state’s own certificate, Form VA-4, to figure state withholding; they may not substitute your federal W-4. You file it when you start a job and a new one within 10 days if your exemptions change. If you never file one, the employer withholds as if you claimed no exemptions, which takes more tax than necessary.
Each exemption you claim on the VA-4 reduces withholding based on the $930 personal exemption, and filers 65 or older or blind can claim an extra exemption. Retirees use Form VA-4P for pensions and annuities.
- You cannot claim more exemptions than you are entitled to on your return without written approval from Virginia Tax.
- If you had a refund of $300 or more last year because of large itemized deductions, you can write to Virginia Tax to request additional withholding exemptions.
- A claim of full exemption from Virginia withholding must be renewed every year.
Reciprocity for workers from neighboring states
Virginia has reciprocity agreements that stop Virginia withholding for residents of five places, as long as conditions are met. You claim the exemption on Form VA-4.
| Where you live | Condition to avoid Virginia withholding |
|---|---|
| Kentucky, District of Columbia | You commute daily to your job in Virginia |
| Maryland, West Virginia, Pennsylvania | You keep your legal home in that state, live in Virginia fewer than 183 days, have only wage income from Virginia, and that income is taxed by your home state |
| North Carolina, Tennessee and all other states | No agreement: Virginia tax is withheld on wages for work in Virginia |
Bonuses, commissions and overtime
If supplemental pay is added to a regular paycheck, Virginia withholding is figured on the total. If it is paid separately and tax was already withheld from your regular wages, your employer may withhold a flat 5.75%. On a $5,000 bonus that is $288 for Virginia, alongside $1,100 federal at 22% and $383 FICA.
Example paychecks
Because the top 5.75% rate starts at just $17,000 of taxable income, nearly every full-time Virginia worker pays it on most of their income. A single filer on $65,000 has about $2,923 of Virginia tax ($112 bi-weekly); a married couple on $130,000 about $6,104.
| Salary | Bi-weekly gross | Federal | FICA | Virginia tax | Bi-weekly take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $1,538 | $101 | $118 | $57 | $1,263 |
| $65,000 | $2,500 | $216 | $191 | $112 | $1,980 |
| $90,000 | $3,462 | $422 | $265 | $168 | $2,607 |
| $130,000 | $5,000 | $767 | $383 | $256 | $3,595 |
| $200,000 | $7,692 | $1,413 | $552 | $411 | $5,317 |
Pay frequency and minimum wage
Virginia allows weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly or monthly paydays. The U.S. Department of Labor’s summary notes that monthly paydays apply to executive, administrative and professional staff. The minimum wage is $12.77 an hour and is adjusted every year.
Virginia has no local income taxes and no employee-paid disability or family leave premium, so state income tax is the only state deduction.
Frequently asked questions
Does Virginia have a state income tax?
Yes. Virginia has a progressive income tax for 2026 with rates from 2.00% up to 5.75%.
How much is take-home pay on $75,000 in Virginia (VA)?
A single filer earning $75,000 in Virginia takes home about $58,094 a year ($2,234 per bi-weekly paycheck) in 2026, after $7,670 federal income tax, $5,738 FICA and $3,498 in state and local taxes. That is an effective rate of 22.5%.
What is the sales tax rate in Virginia?
The Virginia state sales tax rate is 5.30%. With local taxes the average combined rate is 5.77%, and the highest combined rate is 7.00%.
What is the 2026 federal standard deduction?
$16,100 for single filers, $32,200 for married couples filing jointly and $24,150 for heads of household.
How much Social Security and Medicare is withheld?
Employees pay 6.2% Social Security on wages up to $184,500 in 2026, and 1.45% Medicare on all wages, plus 0.9% Additional Medicare on wages over $200,000 (single).
Can I use my federal W-4 for Virginia withholding?
No. Virginia employers must use Form VA-4 (or VA-4P for pensions). Without one, tax is withheld as if you claimed zero exemptions.
I live in Maryland and work in Virginia. Is Virginia tax withheld?
Not if you keep your home in Maryland, live in Virginia fewer than 183 days, have only wage income from Virginia and Maryland taxes it. Claim the exemption on Form VA-4.
Can I ask for extra Virginia tax to be withheld?
Yes, if your employer agrees. Enter the additional amount per pay period on Form VA-4 (or VA-4P for a pension). If the employer will not do it, you may need to make estimated payments instead.
What is the minimum wage in Virginia?
$12.77 an hour, according to the U.S. Department of Labor’s state table.
Sources
Figures are taken from official government publications and were last reviewed on 2026-10-03.
- Virginia Tax: Deductions
- Virginia Tax: Employer Withholding Instructions (wages paid after July 1, 2025)
- Tax Foundation: State and Local Sales Tax Rates, Midyear 2026 (as of July 1, 2026)
- Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (2026 inflation adjustments incl. OBBBA)
- IRS: Tax inflation adjustments for tax year 2026, including OBBBA amendments
- IRS: 401(k) limit increases to $24,500 for 2026, IRA limit increases to $7,500
- Rev. Proc. 2025-19 (2026 HSA limits)
- IRS: Correction to SALT deduction amount in the 2026 Form 1040-ES
- IRS Topic No. 560, Additional Medicare Tax
- IRS Topic No. 559, Net Investment Income Tax
- IRS: Working Families Tax Cuts (OBBBA) deductions for working Americans and seniors
- IRS: Child Tax Credit
- IRS Publication 15 (2026), Employer’s Tax Guide (supplemental wage withholding)
- IRS Instructions for Forms W-2G and 5754 (gambling withholding)
- SSA 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment Fact Sheet
- U.S. Department of Labor: State Payday Requirements
- U.S. Department of Labor: State Minimum Wage Laws (updated July 1, 2026)
- IRS: About Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Certificate