Virginia Paycheck Calculator
Virginia has moderate progressive rates and no local income tax. Calculate federal and Virginia withholding to see your net pay for any salary or hourly wage.
Per-Paycheck Breakdown
2026 Tax RulesUpdated October 2026 · 2026 federal and Virginia rates ·methodology
What comes out of a Virginia paycheck
Virginia taxes income through four brackets from 2% to 5.75%. There is no city or county income tax, so the state rate is the only income tax line after federal withholding.
Four moderate brackets
Virginia tax rises from 2% to 5.75% across four brackets. The top rate applies to taxable income above $17,000 for single filers, so many workers pay close to the top rate on most of their income.
Where a Virginia paycheck goes
- Federal income tax$6,570
- FICA$5,355
- Virginia income tax$3,211
- Take-home pay$54,864
Virginia has four moderate brackets and no local wage tax, which keeps withholding predictable.
Virginia take-home pay after taxes by salary
Virginia has no local wage tax, so the state column is the full state withholding.
| Gross salary | Take-home / yr | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $40,294 | $1,550 |
| $70,000 | $54,864 | $2,110 |
| $95,000 | $71,014 | $2,731 |
| $140,000 | $99,720 | $3,835 |
Virginia after-tax pay at other salaries
Open a nearby salary for the same state and the same 2026 assumptions.
Virginia hourly wage after tax
- $18/hr · $37,440/yr≈ $14.87/hr net
- $28/hr · $58,240/yr≈ $22.33/hr net
- $40/hr · $83,200/yr≈ $30.48/hr net
Virginia withholding reaches the top bracket quickly, so hourly workers see close to 5.75% on taxable wages.
Virginia income tax rate
- State system
- Progressive tax
- Rate range
- 2% – 5.75%
- Local income tax
- None
Rates used by this calculator. Confirm the current year with the Virginia Department of Taxation.
Virginia income tax brackets (single filer)
Virginia reaches its 5.75% top rate at $17,000 of taxable income for single filers, so most salaries are taxed near it.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to $3,000 | 2% |
| $3,000 – $5,000 | 3% |
| $5,000 – $17,000 | 5% |
| $17,000+ | 5.75% |
Virginia local taxes
Virginia has no local income tax on wages. Other local taxes affect your budget but not your paycheck.
No local income tax
Virginia cities and counties do not impose a personal income tax. Payroll withholding is limited to the state rate.
Personal property tax
Virginia localities tax vehicles and certain personal property annually. It is a separate bill, not a payroll deduction.
Northern Virginia costs
Housing in Arlington, Alexandria and Fairfax is much more expensive than in Richmond or Roanoke. The state income tax is the same, so location drives most of the difference in disposable income.
What Virginia income tax costs vs Texas
Texas has no wage income tax, so the gap below is what Virginia takes for state income tax at each salary, while federal income tax and FICA stay the same.
| Gross salary | Take-home in Virginia | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $40,294 | −$2,061 |
| $70,000 | $54,864 | −$3,211 |
| $95,000 | $71,014 | −$4,648 |
| $140,000 | $99,720 | −$7,236 |
State income tax and any state payroll insurance are included.
Virginia net pay by filing status and pay frequency
Virginia figures use the same $70,000 salary, the $9,680 standard deduction, and no pre-tax deductions. Married figures assume a joint return with one income.
| Filing status | Take-home / yr | Per check |
|---|---|---|
| Single | $54,864 | $2,110 |
| Married filing jointly | $57,951 | $2,229 |
How often you are paid
- Weekly (52/yr)$1,055
- Bi-Weekly (26/yr)$2,110
- Semi-Monthly (24/yr)$2,286
- Monthly$4,572
Annual Virginia take-home divided across the standard number of pay periods.
Money moves for a Virginia paycheck
State-specific points that change the number at the bottom of your check.
Compare Northern Virginia housing
Salaries near DC are higher, but so are rents and home prices. The state income tax is the same across Virginia.
Personal property tax is separate
Vehicles and certain property are taxed annually by locality. It is a separate bill, not payroll withholding.
DC and Virginia commuters
Reciprocity and residence rules decide which state withholds. Confirm your setup with payroll if you cross the Potomac.
Working in Virginia: what to expect
Virginia has a diversified economy anchored by government contracting, technology and healthcare in Northern Virginia, plus manufacturing and logistics elsewhere. Salaries in the DC suburbs are higher, but so are housing costs.
The state income tax is moderate, and the absence of local income tax keeps withholding predictable. For federal employees and contractors, the main planning questions are usually federal benefits and locality pay rather than state tax.
Remote workers living in Virginia but employed in DC or another state should confirm withholding. Virginia taxes work performed in the state, and reciprocity rules vary by jurisdiction.