Virginia Paycheck Calculator
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Enter your salary or hourly wage to see your 2026 take-home pay in Virginia. Virginia has a progressive income tax from 2% to 5.75%. A single filer earning $75,000 takes home about $58,094 a year — $3,498 less than in Texas.
- Gross pay
- $2,307.69
- Federal income tax
- −$193.08
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$143.08
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$33.46
- Virginia income tax
- −$101.38
- Take-home pay
- $1,836.70
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $60,000
- Federal
- $5,020
- FICA
- $4,590
- State + local
- $2,636
- Net
- $47,754
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 5.8%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
Virginia take-home pay by salary
| Salary | Federal | FICA | State | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $911 | $25,374 | $2,115 |
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,486 | $32,834 | $2,736 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $2,061 | $40,294 | $3,358 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $2,636 | $47,754 | $3,980 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $3,498 | $58,094 | $4,841 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $4,936 | $74,244 | $6,187 |
| $125,000 | $18,734 | $9,563 | $6,373 | $90,330 | $7,528 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $7,811 | $105,980 | $8,832 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $10,686 | $138,241 | $11,520 |
Virginia payroll taxes in 2026
- Income tax: a progressive income tax from 2% to 5.75%.
- Standard deduction: $8,750 single, $17,500 married filing jointly.
- Personal exemption: $930, plus $930 per dependent.
- Local taxes: none.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $3,000 | 2% |
| $3,000 – $5,000 | 3% |
| $5,000 – $17,000 | 5% |
| Over $17,000 | 5.75% |
Federal taxes on every 2026 paycheck
- Federal income tax: 10%–37% brackets after the $16,100 standard deduction ($32,200 married, $24,150 head of household).
- Social Security: 6.2% of wages up to $184,500.
- Medicare: 1.45% of all wages, plus 0.9% above $200,000.
- Child tax credit: $2,200 per child under 17.
Hourly wages in Virginia
| Hourly | Gross / year | Take-home / year | Take-home every 2 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15/hr | $31,200 | $26,269 | $1,010 |
| $20/hr | $41,600 | $34,028 | $1,309 |
| $25/hr | $52,000 | $41,786 | $1,607 |
| $30/hr | $62,400 | $49,545 | $1,906 |
| $40/hr | $83,200 | $63,391 | $2,438 |
| $50/hr | $104,000 | $76,828 | $2,955 |
Salaries in Virginia
Median pay for the most common jobs in Virginia (BLS May 2025):
- Fast Food and Counter Worker$30,110
- General and Operations Manager$122,080
- Retail Salesperson$34,240
- Software Engineer$136,460
- Cashier$30,580
- Registered Nurse$93,600
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide$30,300
- Stocker and Order Filler$36,380
- Office Clerk$46,410
- Janitor and Cleaner$35,170
- Customer Service Representative$42,730
- Management Analyst$117,580
- Waiter and Waitress$44,760
- Laborer and Freight$39,380
- Truck Driver$56,860
- Accountant$93,290
- Business Operations Specialist$85,200
- Project Management Specialist$120,840
- Sales Representatives of Service$72,640
- CNA$43,200
- Cook$36,750
- Elementary Teacher$65,550
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$67,170
- Security Guard$43,640
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Frequently asked questions
How much is $75,000 a year after taxes in Virginia?
About $58,094 a year ($2,234 every two weeks) for a single filer in 2026: federal tax $7,670, FICA $5,738, and $3,498 in state taxes.
Does Virginia have a state income tax?
Yes. Virginia has a progressive income tax from 2% to 5.75% for 2026.
How is take-home pay calculated?
Gross pay minus pre-tax deductions (401(k), health premiums), federal income tax on taxable wages after the $16,100 standard deduction (single), Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500), Medicare (1.45%), and Virginia state taxes.
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