How much is taken out of a paycheck in Virginia?
A single filer earning $60,000 in Virginia and paid every two weeks keeps about $1,836.70 of each $2,307.69 paycheck. Federal income tax takes $193.08, Social Security and Medicare take $176.54 and Virginia income tax takes $101.38. Altogether that is 20.4% of gross pay. The full method behind these figures is on the paycheck calculator page.
Virginia state income tax rates for 2026
Each rate applies only to the part of taxable income inside its bracket.
| Rate | Taxable income, all filers |
|---|---|
| 2% | $0 to $3,000 |
| 3% | $3,000 to $5,000 |
| 5% | $5,000 to $17,000 |
| 5.75% | Over $17,000 |
Taxable income is pay after the Virginia standard deduction: $8,750 for single filers, $17,500 for married couples filing jointly and $8,750 for heads of household.
Take-home pay by salary in Virginia
Yearly take-home pay for a single filer paid every two weeks, with no 401(k) or other deductions.
| Salary | Federal tax | Social Security + Medicare | Virginia taxes | Take-home a year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $911 | $25,374 | $975.93 |
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,486 | $32,834 | $1,262.85 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $2,061 | $40,294 | $1,549.77 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $2,636 | $47,754 | $1,836.70 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $3,498 | $58,094 | $2,234.39 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $4,936 | $74,244 | $2,855.54 |
| $125,000 | $18,734 | $9,563 | $6,373 | $90,330 | $3,474.23 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $7,811 | $105,980 | $4,076.16 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $10,686 | $138,241 | $5,316.97 |
Hourly pay after taxes in Virginia
Full time is 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, or 2,080 hours a year. Switch the calculator to hourly for other schedules.
| Hourly wage | Gross a year | Take-home a year | Every two weeks | Per hour after tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $31,200 | $26,269 | $1,010.36 | $12.63 |
| $18.00 | $37,440 | $30,924 | $1,189.40 | $14.87 |
| $20.00 | $41,600 | $34,028 | $1,308.76 | $16.36 |
| $25.00 | $52,000 | $41,786 | $1,607.16 | $20.09 |
| $30.00 | $62,400 | $49,545 | $1,905.56 | $23.82 |
| $40.00 | $83,200 | $63,391 | $2,438.13 | $30.48 |
| $50.00 | $104,000 | $76,828 | $2,954.93 | $36.94 |
Virginia take-home pay compared with nearby states
The same $60,000 salary, single filer, paid every two weeks. Of the states that border Virginia, Tennessee leaves the most in each paycheck.
| State | State taxes on $60,000 | Take-home a year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $2,636 | $47,754 | $1,836.70 |
| Kentucky paycheck calculator | $1,982 | $48,408 | $1,861.83 |
| Maryland paycheck calculator | $2,486 | $47,904 | $1,842.45 |
| North Carolina paycheck calculator | $1,885 | $48,505 | $1,865.57 |
| Tennessee paycheck calculator | $0 | $50,390 | $1,938.08 |
| West Virginia paycheck calculator | $1,866 | $48,524 | $1,866.30 |
| District of Columbia paycheck calculator | $2,525 | $47,865 | $1,840.96 |
Sources
Virginia rates come from the state's own published 2026 figures: law.lis.virginia.gov, law.lis.virginia.gov, tax.virginia.gov. Federal figures follow IRS Publication 15-T. See how we calculate for every assumption.