Federal income tax
The calculator subtracts the 2026 federal standard deduction ($16,100 single, $32,200 joint, $24,150 head of household) and applies the 2026 brackets from 10% to 37%.
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Virginia Paycheck Calculator
Use this free Virginia paycheck calculator to see your 2026 take-home pay. Enter your salary or hourly wage to estimate your net pay after federal income tax, Virginia state income tax, Social Security, and Medicare.
It works as a Virginia salary paycheck calculator, a Virginia hourly paycheck calculator, and a Virginia bi-weekly paycheck calculator, so you can compare gross pay with after-tax income for any pay schedule.
Enter your pay details
How are you paid?
Enter your pay before taxes.
The estimate counts 52 paid weeks a year. It does not add overtime or unpaid time off.
Simple estimate: Uses 2026 federal tax rates, Virginia's 2% to 5.75% brackets, each standard deduction, and the $930 Virginia personal exemption for you (and your spouse if filing jointly). It does not include dependents, credits, or extra withholding.
Your estimated paycheck
Estimated take-home pay per paycheck
$2,234.39
Paid every 2 weeks · after all estimated taxes
Gross pay$2,884.62
Pre-tax deductions$0.00
Federal income tax$295.00
Social Security$178.85
Medicare$41.83
Virginia income tax$134.55
Estimated yearly take-home$58,094.10
Estimated monthly take-home$4,841.18
Taxes and payroll deductions take about 22.5% of your gross pay.
This is an estimate, not exact payroll withholding. Your W-4, Virginia Form VA-4, benefits, credits, and employer deductions can change your real paycheck.
How much is $75,000 after taxes in Virginia?
A single Virginia worker earning $75,000 a year takes home about $58,094 a year. That is about $4,841 a month, or $2,234.39 every two weeks, with no 401(k) or benefit deductions. Taxes and payroll deductions take about 22.5% of gross pay. Use the Virginia take-home pay calculator above for your own numbers.
How to use this Virginia paycheck calculator
- Choose how you are paid. Select Salary for a fixed yearly amount, or Hourly if you are paid for each hour.
- Enter your gross pay. Type your yearly salary, or your hourly wage and hours per week.
- Pick your pay frequency and filing status. Match them to your pay stub and your Virginia tax return.
- Add savings and benefits. Enter your 401(k) percent and your pre-tax benefits per paycheck, such as health insurance.
- Read your net pay. See your take-home pay per paycheck, every tax line, your yearly total, and your monthly total.
Tip: select the small i button next to any label to see a simple explanation.
How Virginia paychecks are taxed
Virginia payroll taxes are simple. Your pay stub usually shows federal taxes and one state income tax line, and each one is calculated in this VA paycheck calculator.
Social Security and Medicare
These FICA taxes are 6.2% of pay up to $184,500 for Social Security, and 1.45% of all pay for Medicare, plus 0.9% on pay above $200,000. Your employer pays a matching share.
Virginia state income tax
Virginia has four brackets: 2% up to $3,000, 3% up to $5,000, 5% up to $17,000, and 5.75% above that. The brackets are the same for every filing status, so most workers pay the top rate on much of their pay.
Virginia standard deduction
The Virginia standard deduction is $8,750 for single filers, married filing separately, and head of household. It is $17,500 for married filing jointly. Each person also gets a $930 personal exemption.
No local income tax
No city or county in Virginia charges a local income tax on wages. Your state tax is the same in Richmond, Virginia Beach, Arlington, Fairfax, or a small town.
No SDI or paid family leave tax
Virginia does not take state disability insurance or paid family leave tax out of your pay. Unemployment tax is paid by your employer, not by you.
How does Form VA-4 change my Virginia withholding?
Form VA-4 is the Virginia employee withholding exemption certificate. It tells your employer how many exemptions you claim and whether you want extra tax withheld. Virginia payroll withholding uses the VA-4 and the state's withholding tables, so your real pay stub can be a little higher or lower than this estimate. Any difference is settled when you file your Virginia income tax return.
Do I pay Virginia tax if I live in DC, Maryland, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, or West Virginia?
Virginia has reciprocity agreements with the District of Columbia, Kentucky, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. If you live in one of those places and work in Virginia, you usually pay income tax to your home state, not to Virginia, on your wages. This calculator assumes you live and work in Virginia, so check with your employer and Virginia Tax if you commute from another state.
Virginia take-home pay by salary (2026)
This table shows the estimated net pay for a single Virginia worker paid every two weeks. It has no 401(k) or benefit deductions.
| Yearly salary | Gross per paycheck | Total tax rate | Take-home per paycheck | Take-home per month | Take-home per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,153.85 | 15.4% | $975.93 | $2,114.51 | $25,374.10 |
| $40,000 | $1,538.46 | 17.9% | $1,262.85 | $2,736.17 | $32,834.10 |
| $50,000 | $1,923.08 | 19.4% | $1,549.77 | $3,357.84 | $40,294.10 |
| $60,000 | $2,307.69 | 20.4% | $1,836.70 | $3,979.51 | $47,754.10 |
| $75,000 | $2,884.62 | 22.5% | $2,234.39 | $4,841.18 | $58,094.10 |
| $100,000 | $3,846.15 | 25.8% | $2,855.54 | $6,187.01 | $74,244.10 |
| $150,000 | $5,769.23 | 29.3% | $4,076.16 | $8,831.68 | $105,980.10 |
| $200,000 | $7,692.31 | 30.9% | $5,316.97 | $11,520.09 | $138,241.10 |
Total tax rate includes federal income tax, Virginia income tax, Social Security, and Medicare.
Virginia income tax brackets (2026)
Virginia uses a graduated income tax, but its brackets are narrow, so the 5.75% top rate starts at only $17,000 of taxable income. The brackets are the same for single and joint filers.
| Virginia taxable income | Tax rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $3,000 | 2% |
| $3,001 to $5,000 | 3% |
| $5,001 to $17,000 | 5% |
| Over $17,000 | 5.75% |
Taxable income is your pay minus pre-tax deductions, the standard deduction, and your personal exemption. The standard deduction amounts can change, so check Virginia Tax for updates.
How 401(k) and pre-tax benefits change your Virginia paycheck
A traditional 401(k) lowers the pay used to figure federal and Virginia income tax. It does not lower Social Security or Medicare tax. Health insurance and commuter benefits paid before tax lower income tax and also Social Security and Medicare tax. In this calculator, a 10% 401(k) contribution on a $75,000 salary lowers take-home pay by about $5,419 a year, not by the full $7,500, because your taxes go down too.
Virginia minimum wage and hourly pay
The Virginia minimum wage is $12.77 an hour in 2026, up from $12.41 in 2025. State law schedules further raises, to $13.75 in 2027 and $15.00 in 2028. A full-time worker at $12.77 earns about $26,562 a year before tax ($12.77 × 40 hours × 52 weeks). Choose Hourly in the calculator to see your hourly paycheck. To turn an hourly wage into a yearly salary first, use our hourly to salary calculator.
What this calculator does not include
This is a quick Virginia state tax and net pay estimate, not a payroll run. It does not include dependents, tax credits, itemized deductions, extra withholding, or bonuses taxed at special withholding rates. Your real paycheck may differ. Comparing neighboring states? Try the Georgia paycheck calculator or the North Carolina paycheck calculator. Federal workers can use the federal employee paycheck calculator. Freelancers pay self-employment tax instead of payroll tax, so they should start with the freelance rate calculator. To compare Virginia with states that have no income tax, try the Texas paycheck calculator or the Florida paycheck calculator.
Tax rules change. This estimate is for education only and is not tax, legal, or payroll advice. For a closer estimate, use the IRS Tax Withholding Estimator or ask a tax professional.
Virginia paycheck calculator FAQs
How much tax is taken out of a paycheck in Virginia?
A single Virginia worker earning $30,000 to $200,000 a year pays about 15% to 31% of gross pay in taxes and payroll deductions. This includes federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and Virginia income tax.
How much is $75,000 after taxes in Virginia?
A single Virginia worker earning $75,000 a year takes home about $58,094 a year, which is about $4,841 a month or $2,234.39 every two weeks. This assumes the standard deduction and no 401(k) or benefit deductions.
What is the Virginia income tax rate for 2026?
Virginia has four income tax brackets for 2026: 2%, 3%, 5%, and 5.75%. The top rate of 5.75% applies to taxable income above $17,000, so it reaches most full-time workers.
What is the Virginia standard deduction for 2026?
The Virginia standard deduction is $8,750 for single filers, married filing separately, and head of household. It is $17,500 for married couples filing jointly. You also get a $930 personal exemption for each person on your return.
Does Virginia have local income tax?
No. No city or county in Virginia charges a local income tax on wages, so Virginia payroll taxes are the same in Richmond, Northern Virginia, and Hampton Roads.
Does Virginia have SDI or paid family leave tax?
No. Virginia does not take state disability insurance or paid family leave tax from employee pay. Your pay stub should show only federal tax, Social Security, Medicare, Virginia income tax, and any benefits you choose.
What is Virginia Form VA-4?
Form VA-4 is the Virginia employee's withholding exemption certificate. You give it to your employer to set your exemptions and any extra withholding. It works like the federal Form W-4 for your Virginia state income tax.
Do I pay Virginia income tax if I live in Maryland, DC, or another reciprocity state?
Virginia has reciprocity with the District of Columbia, Kentucky, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Residents of those places who work in Virginia usually pay income tax to their home state instead. Check with your employer or Virginia Tax for your case.
How do pre-tax deductions change my Virginia paycheck?
A traditional 401(k) lowers your federal and Virginia income tax. Health insurance and commuter benefits paid before tax lower income tax and also Social Security and Medicare tax. Your take-home pay falls by less than the amount you set aside.
What is the minimum wage in Virginia in 2026?
The Virginia minimum wage is $12.77 an hour in 2026. State law schedules a raise to $13.75 in 2027 and $15.00 in 2028. A full-time worker at $12.77 earns about $26,562 a year before tax.
How accurate is this Virginia paycheck calculator?
It is a close estimate for most employees who use the standard deduction. It uses 2026 tax rates. Your real net pay may differ because your employer figures withholding from your federal Form W-4 and Virginia Form VA-4, and benefits, extra withholding, bonuses, and credits can all change it.
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