Virginia Paycheck Calculator 2026
Built & reviewed by Nandu Kannan · Overtime rules cited to primary statutes
Virginia has a progressive state income tax with rates up to 5.75% for single filers. Enter your pay below to see your estimated 2026 take-home pay in Virginia — per paycheck and per year, with every tax broken out.
| 2026 estimate | Per paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $0 | $0 |
| Federal income tax | $0 | $0 |
| State income tax | $0 | $0 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | $0 | $0 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | $0 | $0 |
| Total tax | $0 | $0 |
| Take-home pay | $0 | $0 |
Effective tax rate: 0%
2026 estimates using federal brackets, the standard deduction, FICA and state income tax only. Ignores 401(k), health premiums, local taxes, credits and other deductions. Not tax advice.
How Virginia taxes your paycheck
Virginia has a progressive state income tax with rates up to 5.75% for single filers.
Virginia’s 5.75% top bracket has started at just $17,000 since 1990, so nearly every full-time worker pays close to the top rate.
On top of Virginia state tax and federal income tax, every worker pays FICA: Social Security at 6.2% (on wages up to the $184,500 2026 wage base) and Medicare at 1.45%, with an extra 0.9% Medicare tax above $200,000 (single) or $250,000 (married filing jointly).
Virginia take-home pay example ($60,000, single)
A single filer earning $60,000 in Virginia in 2026 takes home about $48,123 after $5,020 federal tax, $2,267 state tax, $3,720 Social Security and $870 Medicare — an effective rate of 19.8%. That's roughly $1,851 per biweekly paycheck. Run your own numbers in the calculator above.
Frequently asked questions
Does Virginia have state income tax?
Yes. Virginia uses progressive brackets that reach 5.75% at the top for single filers. Virginia’s 5.75% top bracket has started at just $17,000 since 1990, so nearly every full-time worker pays close to the top rate.
How much tax do I pay on $60,000 in Virginia?
A single filer earning $60,000 in Virginia pays roughly $11,877 in total tax for 2026 — $5,020 federal income tax, $2,267 Virginia state income tax, $3,720 Social Security and $870 Medicare. That leaves about $48,123 take-home (an effective tax rate of 19.8%).
What is the take-home pay on a $60,000 salary in Virginia?
About $48,123 per year for a single filer in 2026 — roughly $1,851 per biweekly paycheck or $4,010 per month, before 401(k), health premiums or local taxes. Use the calculator above to run your own salary and filing status.
Why is my Virginia paycheck smaller than my salary?
Your employer withholds federal income tax, Virginia state income tax and 7.65% FICA (Social Security and Medicare) before you're paid — typically 20–30% combined for middle incomes. Pre-tax deductions like health insurance and retirement contributions reduce it further.
2026 estimates using federal brackets, the standard deduction, FICA and Virginia income tax only — ignores 401(k), health premiums, local taxes and credits. Confirm with the IRS or your state revenue department. Not tax advice.
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