Virginia take-home pay examples (2026)
Single filer, paid every two weeks, no 401(k) or pre-tax benefits.
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | State & payroll | Take-home / year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,486 | $32,834 | $1,262.85 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $2,636 | $47,754 | $1,836.70 |
| $80,000 | $8,770 | $6,120 | $3,786 | $61,324 | $2,358.62 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $4,936 | $74,244 | $2,855.54 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $7,811 | $105,980 | $4,076.16 |
Virginia income tax rates for 2026
Rates for single filers (married couples filing jointly have wider brackets; the calculator applies them when you choose that status).
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $3,000 | 2% |
| $3,000 – $5,000 | 3% |
| $5,000 – $17,000 | 5% |
| $17,000 and over | 5.75% |
Standard deduction: $8,750 single, $17,500 married filing jointly, $8,750 head of household.
Federal taxes on every Virginia paycheck
- Federal income tax: 10% to 37% on income after the 2026 standard deduction ($16,100 single, $32,200 married).
- Social Security: 6.2% of wages up to $184,500.
- Medicare: 1.45% of all wages, plus 0.9% on wages above $200,000.
Good to know
- Virginia’s brackets are the same for every filing status, so most full-time workers pay 5.75% on most of their income.
- The higher standard deduction ($8,750 single, $17,500 joint) applies for tax years 2025 and 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Virginia?
A single filer earning $60,000 in Virginia takes home about $47,754 a year, or $1,836.70 every two weeks, after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Virginia income tax (2026 rates, no pre-tax deductions).
Does Virginia have a state income tax?
Yes. Virginia has a progressive income tax from 2% to 5.75%. The 2026 standard deduction for a single filer is $8,750. Each filer also gets a personal exemption of $930.
How is a Virginia bonus taxed?
Bonuses paid separately usually have 22% federal income tax withheld (37% above $1 million), plus 7.65% for Social Security and Medicare, plus Virginia income tax.
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