Virginia paycheck taxes at a glance (2026)
| State income tax | Graduated rates from 2% to 5.75% |
|---|---|
| Standard deduction | $8,750 single, $17,500 married |
| Personal exemptions & credits | $930 per person |
| Local income taxes | None |
| Disability / paid leave deductions | None |
| Federal taxes | Income tax plus Social Security 6.2% and Medicare 1.45% |
Good to know
- Brackets: 2% to $3,000, 3% to $5,000, 5% to $17,000, 5.75% above.
- Standard deduction $8,750 single / $17,500 married.
- $930 personal exemption per filer and dependent (claimed on Form VA-4).
- No local income taxes in Virginia.
Virginia salary after taxes (2026)
Take-home pay at common Virginia salaries. The table follows the filing status, pay frequency and deductions you enter above.
| Salary | State & local | Take-home / year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $911 | $25,374 | $975.93 |
| $40,000 | $1,486 | $32,834 | $1,262.85 |
| $50,000 | $2,061 | $40,294 | $1,549.77 |
| $60,000 | $2,636 | $47,754 | $1,836.70 |
| $75,000 | $3,498 | $58,094 | $2,234.39 |
| $100,000 | $4,936 | $74,244 | $2,855.54 |
| $125,000 | $6,373 | $90,330 | $3,474.23 |
| $150,000 | $7,811 | $105,980 | $4,076.16 |
Virginia hourly paycheck examples
Weekly take-home pay for common hourly wages in Virginia. Need a yearly figure? Use the hourly to salary calculator.
| Hourly wage | Weekly gross | Weekly take-home | Yearly take-home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00/hr | $600.00 | $505.18 | $26,269 |
| $18.00/hr | $720.00 | $594.70 | $30,924 |
| $20.00/hr | $800.00 | $654.38 | $34,028 |
| $25.00/hr | $1,000.00 | $803.58 | $41,786 |
| $30.00/hr | $1,200.00 | $952.78 | $49,545 |
| $40.00/hr | $1,600.00 | $1,219.06 | $63,391 |
Virginia vs. neighboring states
Take-home pay on the same pay — $75,000 a year — in Virginia and the states around it.
| State | State & local taxes | Take-home / year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | $0 | $61,593 | $2,368.94 |
| North Carolina | $2,484 | $59,109 | $2,273.41 |
| Kentucky | $2,507 | $59,085 | $2,272.50 |
| West Virginia | $2,680 | $58,912 | $2,265.86 |
| District of Columbia | $3,429 | $58,164 | $2,237.08 |
| Virginia | $3,498 | $58,094 | $2,234.39 |
| Maryland | $5,389 | $56,203 | $2,161.66 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the Virginia state income tax rate?
Virginia uses graduated rates from 2% to 5.75%. Taxable income above $17,000 is taxed at 5.75%.
How much Virginia tax is taken out of a $70,000 salary?
For a single filer with no dependents, about $3,211 a year, or roughly $123 per biweekly paycheck.
Does Virginia have local income tax?
No. Virginia cities and counties do not tax wages.
What is the Virginia income tax rate in 2026?
Virginia has graduated rates from 2% to 5.75%. Deductions, exemptions and credits mean your effective rate is lower than the top rate.
How much is $50,000 a year after taxes in Virginia?
A single filer earning $50,000 in Virginia takes home about $40,294 a year, or $1,549.77 every two weeks, after $3,820 federal income tax, $3,825 FICA and $2,061 in Virginia taxes.
How much is $100,000 after taxes in Virginia?
About $74,244 a year ($2,855.54 per biweekly paycheck) for a single filer with no pre-tax benefits — a total tax rate of 25.8%.
How much is $25 an hour after taxes in Virginia?
Working 40 hours a week at $25 an hour, a single filer in Virginia takes home about $803.58 a week, or $41,786 a year.
How often are the Virginia rates updated?
We verify federal and Virginia rates every January and whenever Virginia changes its law mid-year. Current figures were verified October 31, 2026 for tax year 2026.
Sources
- Virginia Department of Taxation
- IRS: 2026 inflation adjustments (Rev. Proc. 2025-32)
- IRS Publication 15-T (federal withholding methods)
- SSA: 2026 Social Security wage base ($184,500)
- Tax Foundation: 2026 State Income Tax Rates and Brackets
Rates last verified October 31, 2026 by Easy Paycheck Calculator Editorial Team. See the methodology for every formula.