Virginia paycheck Calculator
Virginia applies progressive state income tax on top of federal withholding and FICA.
Gross (per period)
$2,308
Net (per period)
$1,835
Effective tax rate
20.5%
| Item | Per period | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,308 | $60,000 |
| Federal income tax | $193 | $5,021 |
| Social Security | $143 | $3,720 |
| Medicare | $33 | $870 |
| VA state income tax | $103 | $2,689 |
| Net pay | $1,835 | $47,700 |
Deductions breakdown (per period)
- Federal income tax
- Social Security
- Medicare
- VA state income tax
Example: $60,000 salary, single, biweekly
Gross $2,308 per paycheck → estimated net $1,835 ($47,700 per year). Effective tax rate 20.5%.
How Virginia taxes your paycheck
Federal withholding uses IRS Pub. 15-T percentage-method tables for 2026. FICA includes Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500) and Medicare (1.45%, plus Additional Medicare on high earners). See our federal tax explainer for details.
Virginia uses graduated rates with a $8,750 standard deduction for single filers ($17,500 married filing jointly) in 2026.
VA state brackets (single)
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $3,000 | 2.000% |
| $3,000 – $5,000 | 3.000% |
| $5,000 – $17,000 | 5.000% |
| $17,000 – and above | 5.750% |
Take-home pay examples
| Annual salary | Net (annual) | Net (biweekly) |
|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $32,781 | $1,261 |
| $60,000 | $47,701 | $1,835 |
| $80,000 | $61,271 | $2,357 |
| $100,000 | $74,191 | $2,853 |
| $150,000 | $105,927 | $4,074 |
$60,000 take-home vs neighboring states
- Maryland: $47,752 net (single, annual estimate)
- West Virginia: $48,337 net (single, annual estimate)
- Kentucky: $48,408 net (single, annual estimate)
- Tennessee: $50,390 net (single, annual estimate)
- North Carolina: $48,505 net (single, annual estimate)
- District of Columbia: $47,937 net (single, annual estimate)
FAQs
- Does Virginia have state income tax on wages?
- Yes. Virginia withholds state income tax using progressive brackets on taxable wages after the state standard deduction where applicable.
- What is taken out of a VA paycheck besides federal tax?
- Social Security (6.2% up to the wage base), Medicare (1.45%, plus Additional Medicare on high earners), and VA state income tax, then any local or program deductions.
- How accurate is this Virginia paycheck calculator?
- This tool uses published 2026 rates and IRS Pub. 15-T percentage-method federal withholding. Actual withholding can differ based on your W-4, bonuses, local residency, and employer policies. It is an estimate, not tax advice.