Virginia Paycheck Calculator
Calculate your exact Virginia take-home pay for 2026. Virginia has a progressive state income tax ranging from 2% to 5.75%. This calculator applies Virginia state tax, federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare to give you a complete per-paycheck breakdown — instant, free, no signup.
Virginia state tax uses 2026 VA progressive brackets and standard deductions. Federal tax uses 2026 IRS brackets. Estimate only.
How Virginia State Income Tax Works
Virginia uses a progressive income tax with four brackets: 2% on the first $3,000 of taxable income, 3% on the next $2,000, 5% on the next $12,000, and 5.75% on all income above $17,000. The Virginia standard deduction for 2026 is $4,500 for single filers and $9,000 for married filing jointly. Virginia also allows a personal exemption of $930 per person. This calculator applies all of these deductions plus federal brackets to calculate your exact Virginia net paycheck, per Virginia Department of Taxation and the IRS withholding estimator. Note: This page is for Virginia (VA) only — not West Virginia (WV), which has separate state tax rules.
How to Use the Virginia Paycheck Calculator
Virginia Paycheck Calculator FAQ
What is Virginia's state income tax rate?
Virginia uses four progressive tax brackets for 2026: 2% on the first $3,000 of taxable income, 3% on income from $3,001 to $5,000, 5% on income from $5,001 to $17,000, and 5.75% on all taxable income above $17,000. Most Virginia employees earning more than $25,000 per year will effectively pay close to the 5.75% top rate on most of their income after deductions and exemptions.
What is Virginia's standard deduction for 2026?
Virginia's standard deduction for 2026 is $4,500 for single filers and married filing separately, and $9,000 for married filing jointly or head of household. Virginia also allows a personal exemption of $930 per person — $930 for single filers and $1,860 for married filing jointly. These deductions reduce the income subject to Virginia's progressive tax brackets before the tax is calculated.
How much Virginia state tax is taken out of a $60,000 salary?
For a single filer earning $60,000 in Virginia: Virginia taxable income = $60,000 − $4,500 standard deduction − $930 exemption = $54,570. Virginia tax = ($3,000 × 2%) + ($2,000 × 3%) + ($12,000 × 5%) + ($37,570 × 5.75%) = $60 + $60 + $600 + $2,160.28 = $2,880.28/year ($240.02/month). Total deductions also include ~$5,578 federal tax, $3,720 Social Security, and $870 Medicare.
Does this calculator work for West Virginia?
No. West Virginia (WV) is a different state with its own income tax rates and rules. This tool models Virginia (VA) only. If you need a West Virginia paycheck calculator, look for a WV-specific page or verify your employer's state withholding on your pay stub.
Does Virginia tax retirement income from federal employment?
Virginia provides a partial deduction for federal retirement income. In 2026, Virginia residents age 65 or older can deduct up to $12,000 of retirement income (including FERS annuity and Social Security) from Virginia taxable income. The deduction phases out at higher income levels. Active-duty military pay is fully exempt from Virginia income tax for service members domiciled in Virginia while serving outside the state.
Is this calculator accurate for Northern Virginia (NOVA) employees?
Yes for state and federal taxes. Virginia does not allow counties or cities to impose a separate local income tax, so the Virginia state tax rate is the same whether you work in Northern Virginia, Richmond, Virginia Beach, or anywhere else in the state. However, Northern Virginia employees may pay higher local property taxes and the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority imposes additional fees on real estate transactions — these are not payroll deductions and do not affect this calculator.