How Virginia taxes your paycheck
Virginia uses progressive brackets from 2% to 5.75%, after a standard deduction of $8,750 (single) / $17,500 (married).
Federal deductions are the same everywhere: income tax on earnings above the $16,100 standard deduction (single) using the 2026 brackets, 6.2% Social Security on the first $184,500, and 1.45% Medicare on everything.
Virginia take-home pay examples
Single filer, paid every two weeks, standard deduction, no pre-tax benefits:
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | Virginia tax | Take-home / year | Per paycheck | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,486 | $32,834 | $1,262.85 | 17.9% |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $2,636 | $47,754 | $1,836.70 | 20.4% |
| $80,000 | $8,770 | $6,120 | $3,786 | $61,324 | $2,358.62 | 23.3% |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $4,936 | $74,244 | $2,855.54 | 25.8% |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $7,811 | $105,980 | $4,076.16 | 29.3% |
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Estimate for W-2 employees using the standard deduction. Doesn't include tax credits, itemised deductions or local taxes unless entered. Updated for tax year 2026.