Virginia Paycheck Calculator
Estimate your 2026 take-home pay in Virginia after federal income tax, Virginia state income tax, and FICA.
You keep 74% of your gross pay
Federal income taxAnnual: −$13,170.00
- Gross income
- $100,000
- Federal standard deduction
- −$16,100
- Federal taxable income
- $83,900
| Bracket | Rate | Tax |
|---|---|---|
| $0–$12,400 | 10.0% | $1,240 |
| $12,400–$50,400 | 12.0% | $4,560 |
| $50,400–$105,700 | 22.0% | $7,370 |
| Total | $13,170 | |
Source:IRS Revenue Procedure 2025-32 (drop PDF) — Section 4.01 Tax Rate Tables and Section 3.14 Standard Deduction, tax year 2026fetched June 17, 2026
State income taxAnnual: −$4,989.38
- Gross income
- $100,000
- State standard deduction
- −$8,750
- Virginia taxable income
- $91,250
| Bracket | Rate | Tax |
|---|---|---|
| $0–$3,000 | 2.0% | $60 |
| $3,000–$5,000 | 3.0% | $60 |
| $5,000–$17,000 | 5.0% | $600 |
| $17,000+ | 5.75% | $4,269 |
| Total | $4,989 | |
Source:Virginia Department of Taxation — Tax Rate Schedule (node/578)fetched June 17, 2026
Social SecurityAnnual: −$6,200.00
- Wages subject to Social Security
- $100,000
$100,000 × 6.2% = $6,200
Source:SSA Office of the Chief Actuary — Contribution and Benefit Basefetched June 17, 2026
MedicareAnnual: −$1,450.00
- Wages subject to Medicare
- $100,000
$100,000 × 1.45% = $1,450Medicare has no wage cap.
Source:IRS Topic No. 751 — Social Security and Medicare withholding ratesfetched June 17, 2026
Updated June 17, 2026Source: Virginia Department of Taxation — Tax Rate Schedule (2% / 3% / 5% / 5.75%)
Virginia income tax, explained
Virginia uses a progressive income tax with four brackets — 2%, 3%, 5%, and a top rate of 5.75%. The brackets are unusually compressed: the top 5.75% rate begins at just $17,000 of taxable income, and the thresholds have been unchanged since 1990. Because they are not adjusted for inflation, nearly every full-time worker reaches the top marginal rate.
For 2026, Virginia's standard deduction is $8,750 for single filers and $17,500 for married couples filing jointly (this elevated amount is scheduled to expire after 2026). Virginia has no separate Head of Household status and no local income tax on wages, so your state tax is the rate schedule applied to income after the standard deduction.
Virginia income tax brackets (2026)
Marginal rates for single filers — each rate applies only to the income within its range.
Single filers · 2026 tax year
| Rate | Taxable income |
|---|---|
| 2.0% | $0 – $3,000 |
| 3.0% | $3,000 – $5,000 |
| 5.0% | $5,000 – $17,000 |
| 5.75% | $17,000 and up |
Example take-home pay in Virginia
Single filer, 2026 rates, before any pre-tax deductions.
| Salary | Federal | State | FICA | Take-home | / month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $2,114 | $3,825 | $40,241 | $3,353 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $3,552 | $5,738 | $58,041 | $4,837 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $4,989 | $7,650 | $74,191 | $6,183 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is Virginia's income tax rate for 2026?
- Virginia has a progressive income tax with rates of 2%, 3%, 5%, and 5.75%. The top 5.75% rate applies to Virginia taxable income over $17,000, so most workers pay 5.75% on the bulk of their income.
- What is Virginia's standard deduction?
- For 2026 it is $8,750 for single filers (and married filing separately) and $17,500 for married couples filing jointly. This increased amount is scheduled to revert to $3,000 / $6,000 after tax year 2026 unless lawmakers extend it.
- Why does Virginia's top tax rate start so low?
- Virginia's brackets have not changed since 1990 and are not adjusted for inflation. The $17,000 top threshold has stayed flat for decades, so nearly every full-time worker reaches the 5.75% top marginal rate.
Compare other states
Where you live changes your take-home pay. Compare similar states and popular no-income-taxdestinations — a common check when you’re weighing a move:
- Alabamaup to 5.0%
- Arkansasup to 3.7%
- Californiaup to 13.3%
- Connecticutup to 6.99%
- TexasNo tax
- FloridaNo tax
Side-by-side comparisons
Estimate only — not tax advice. This calculator gives an approximate take-home figure based on 2026 federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare (FICA), and, where shown, state income tax. It does not account for tax credits (such as the Child Tax Credit or EITC), the Alternative Minimum Tax, preferential capital-gains rates, or itemized deductions beyond the standard deduction. Your actual paycheck may differ. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice specific to your situation.