How Virginia taxes your paycheck in 2026
Virginia has four brackets from 2% to 5.75%, but the top rate starts at just $17,000 of taxable income, so most workers pay 5.75% on most of their pay.
- Virginia's brackets haven't changed in decades, so the 5.75% top rate applies to anything over $17,000 of taxable income.
- The standard deduction is $8,750 for single filers and $17,500 for married couples in 2026, plus a $930 exemption per person.
- Virginia cities and counties don't charge income tax on wages.
Virginia 2026 income tax brackets
| Rate | Single | Married filing jointly |
|---|---|---|
| 2% | $0 – $3,000 | $0 – $3,000 |
| 3% | $3,000 – $5,000 | $3,000 – $5,000 |
| 5% | $5,000 – $17,000 | $5,000 – $17,000 |
| 5.75% | Over $17,000 | Over $17,000 |
Brackets apply to taxable income, after the state standard deduction.
Take-home pay in Virginia at common salaries
| Salary | Take-home per year | Every 2 weeks | Virginia taxes | Total tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $32,834 | $1,263 | $1,486 | 17.9% |
| $60,000 | $47,754 | $1,837 | $2,636 | 20.4% |
| $75,000 | $58,094 | $2,234 | $3,498 | 22.5% |
| $100,000 | $74,244 | $2,856 | $4,936 | 25.8% |
| $150,000 | $105,980 | $4,076 | $7,811 | 29.3% |
Single filer, paid every two weeks, no 401(k) or pre-tax benefits, excluding local taxes.
Example
A single filer in Virginia earning $75,000 a year, paid every two weeks with no 401(k), takes home about $2,234 per paycheck, or $58,094 a year. Federal income tax is about $7,670, Social Security and Medicare $5,738, and Virginia taxes $3,498.
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This calculator estimates your yearly tax and spreads it evenly across paychecks. Your employer's withholding depends on your W-4 and state forms, so individual paychecks can differ slightly. It doesn't include tax credits such as the Child Tax Credit.
Common questions
What is Virginia's income tax rate?
2% on the first $3,000 of taxable income, 3% up to $5,000, 5% up to $17,000 and 5.75% above that. The same brackets apply to every filing status.
What is the Virginia standard deduction for 2026?
$8,750 for single filers and $17,500 for married couples filing jointly.
Do Virginia localities have income tax?
No. Only the state income tax applies to wages.
How much is $75,000 a year after taxes in Virginia?
About $58,094 a year, or $2,234 every two weeks, for a single filer with no 401(k) contributions.
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