How Virginia taxes your paycheck
Virginia has a graduated income tax in 2026: rates go from 2% to 5.75% as taxable income rises.
The standard deduction is $8,750 ($17,500 if married filing jointly).
Each taxpayer gets a personal exemption of $930, and each dependent $930.
Virginia take-home pay by salary (2026)
Single filer, paid biweekly, no 401(k) or other deductions.
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | Virginia tax | Biweekly take-home | Yearly take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $54.62 | $88.27 | $35.03 | $975.93 | $25,374 |
| $40,000 | $100.77 | $117.69 | $57.15 | $1,262.85 | $32,834 |
| $50,000 | $146.92 | $147.11 | $79.27 | $1,549.78 | $40,294 |
| $60,000 | $193.08 | $176.54 | $101.38 | $1,836.69 | $47,754 |
| $70,000 | $252.69 | $205.96 | $123.50 | $2,110.16 | $54,864 |
| $75,000 | $295.00 | $220.68 | $134.55 | $2,234.39 | $58,094 |
| $80,000 | $337.31 | $235.39 | $145.61 | $2,358.61 | $61,324 |
| $90,000 | $421.92 | $264.81 | $167.73 | $2,607.08 | $67,784 |
| $100,000 | $506.54 | $294.23 | $189.84 | $2,855.54 | $74,244 |
| $120,000 | $675.77 | $353.07 | $234.07 | $3,352.47 | $87,164 |
| $150,000 | $951.31 | $441.34 | $300.42 | $4,076.16 | $105,980 |
| $200,000 | $1,412.85 | $551.50 | $411.00 | $5,316.96 | $138,241 |
Virginia income tax brackets (2026)
Rates apply to taxable income, after the deductions and exemptions above.
| 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% | $17,000+ | $17,000+ |
Sources
- Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026 (as of January 1, 2026)
- IRS Publication 15-T (2026), Worksheet 1A and Annual Percentage Method tables, p. 10-12
- IRS Publication 15 (2026), What's New, and section 15 (Additional Medicare Tax)
Rates checked November 3, 2026. State tax is the yearly Virginia tax spread over your paychecks; your employer's withholding tables can differ a little. This is an estimate, not tax advice. How the federal part works: paycheck calculator.
Virginia paycheck questions
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Virginia?
For a single filer paid every two weeks, $60,000 a year in Virginia is about $1,836.69 per paycheck, or $47,754 a year. Each check has $193.08 federal income tax, $176.54 Social Security and Medicare and $101.38 Virginia income tax withheld, before 401(k) or health insurance.
What is the Virginia income tax rate for 2026?
Virginia income tax rates for 2026 range from 2% to 5.75%. Your rate depends on your taxable income and filing status; see the bracket table on this page.
How much is $25 an hour after taxes in Virginia?
Full time (40 hours a week, $52,000 a year), $25 an hour in Virginia comes to about $1,607.16 every two weeks, or $20.09 an hour after taxes, for a single filer.