Virginia Paycheck Calculator
Estimate your 2026 take-home pay in Virginia after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and state income tax from 2% to 5.75%.
Uses 2026 IRS brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32), the 2026 Social Security wage base and Virginia's 2026 tax table. Last reviewed October 4, 2026. Sources · Methodology
Virginia income tax in 2026
Virginia has state income tax from 2% to 5.75% across 4 brackets. The state standard deduction is $8,750 for single filers and $17,500 for married couples filing jointly. A personal exemption of $930 per filer ($1,860 for a couple) also reduces taxable income.
| Rate | Single: taxable income over | Married filing jointly: taxable income over |
|---|---|---|
| 2% | $0 | $0 |
| 3% | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| 5% | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| 5.75% | $17,000 | $17,000 |
Take-home pay in Virginia by salary
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | VA tax | Take-home / year | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,486 | $32,834 | $2,736 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $2,636 | $47,754 | $3,980 |
| $80,000 | $8,770 | $6,120 | $3,786 | $61,324 | $5,110 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $4,936 | $74,244 | $6,187 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $7,811 | $105,980 | $8,832 |
Other taxes and paycheck deductions in Virginia
| Tax | Rate | Rank among states and DC |
|---|---|---|
| State sales tax | 5.3% | — |
| Average local sales tax | 0.47% | — |
| Combined sales tax | 5.77% | 42 of 51 (1 = highest) |
| Effective property tax on owner-occupied homes (2024) | 0.78% | 28 of 51 (1 = highest) |
On a $400,000 home, the effective property tax rate works out to about $3,120 a year. For purchases, try the sales tax calculator; for a home, the mortgage calculator.
Compare Virginia with other states
State income tax and take-home pay on a $75,000 salary for a single filer. In Virginia the figures are $3,498 and $58,094, which ranks 43 of 51 from lowest to highest state income tax.
| State | State income tax | Take-home pay | Difference from Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | $2,507 | $59,085 | +$991 |
| Maryland | $3,199 | $58,394 | +$300 |
| North Carolina | $2,484 | $59,109 | +$1,015 |
| Tennessee | $0 | $61,593 | +$3,498 |
| Texas | $0 | $61,593 | +$3,498 |
| Florida | $0 | $61,593 | +$3,498 |
Federal taxes on a Virginia paycheck
Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500) and Medicare (1.45%) are the same in every state. The 2026 brackets and the full method are on the main paycheck calculator page.
What this estimate leaves out
- Tax credits, itemized deductions, dependents and income other than wages.
- A separate head of household table: Virginia figures use the single table for that status.
State income and sales tax data: Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026. Property tax data: Tax Foundation, Property Taxes by State and County, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Does Virginia have a state income tax?
Yes. For 2026, Virginia has state income tax from 2% to 5.75%.
How much is $75,000 after taxes in Virginia?
A single filer earning $75,000 in Virginia keeps about $58,094 a year, or $4,841 a month, after $7,670 federal income tax, $5,738 Social Security and Medicare, and $3,498 Virginia income tax.
How much is $100,000 after taxes in Virginia for a married couple?
A married couple filing jointly with $100,000 of wages keeps about $80,331 a year in Virginia, including $4,379 of state income tax.
How high are property taxes in Virginia?
Homeowners in Virginia pay an effective property tax rate of about 0.78% of home value, which ranks 28 of 51 among states and DC (1 is the highest).
What is the sales tax in Virginia?
The Virginia state sales tax rate is 5.3%. With the average local rate, the combined rate is about 5.77%.
Related guides
- 2026 Federal Tax Brackets and Standard Deduction, Explained The 2026 federal income tax brackets and standard deduction for single, joint and head of household filers, with a worked example of how marginal rates apply.
- The 9 States With No Income Tax on Wages in 2026 Which nine states do not tax wages in 2026, how much that saves on a $75,000 salary, and the sales taxes those states charge instead.
Sources
- Tax Foundation: state individual income tax rates and brackets, 2026
- Tax Foundation: state and local sales tax rates, 2026
- Tax Foundation, Property Taxes by State and County, 2026
- IRS: tax inflation adjustments for tax year 2026 (Revenue Procedure 2025-32)
- Social Security Administration: contribution and benefit base
Last reviewed October 4, 2026. Results are estimates; see our methodology and disclaimer.