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Virginia Paycheck Calculator (2026)

Last reviewed: April 20, 2026

Virginia applies a progressive state income tax with four brackets and a top marginal rate of 5.75% on income above $17,000 for all filing statuses. The bracket thresholds have been stable since the early 1990s, so the top 5.75% rate now applies to a much broader share of Virginia wage earners than it did at enactment. Virginia has no State Disability Insurance program funded by employee payroll, and no Virginia city or county levies a separate local income tax on wages. Federal worker concentrations around Northern Virginia make federal withholding mechanics particularly relevant to many residents, but federal rules apply uniformly across all states. This calculator estimates 2026 Virginia take-home pay after federal tax, FICA, and state tax, with support for pre-tax 401(k) and HSA contributions.

vs. baseline ($85,000 single filer)

A $85,000 salary in Virginia takes home approximately $4,600 less than the same salary in a no-income-tax state like Texas or Florida.

Virginia state tax breakdown

Single-filer state income tax brackets used by the calculator for 2026.

Taxable IncomeRate
$0 - $3,0002%
$3,000 - $5,0003%
$5,000 - $17,0005%
$17,000+5.75%

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Virginia paycheck FAQ

Why does Virginia's top bracket kick in at only $17,000?
Virginia has not indexed bracket thresholds since the early 1990s. The top 5.75% rate was originally aimed at high earners but now applies to most full-time wage earners because the threshold has not adjusted for inflation.
How does Virginia compare to neighboring DC or Maryland?
DC tops at 10.75% but only above $1 million; at typical incomes, DC's effective rate is comparable to Virginia's. Maryland combines a state rate up to 5.75% with universal county taxes (typically 2.25% to 3.20%), making MD residents pay materially more than VA counterparts.
Does Virginia have State Disability Insurance?
No. Virginia does not run a State Disability Insurance program funded by employee payroll. Workers who want short-term disability coverage typically obtain it through their employer or a private policy.
Does Northern Virginia have separate tax rules?
No. Virginia state income tax is uniform statewide; there is no separate Northern Virginia rate or local income tax. Some Northern Virginia jurisdictions levy higher property and meal taxes, but those do not affect paycheck withholding.

Take-home at common salaries for Virginia

Dedicated salary-anchor pages with a federal-state-FICA breakdown, vs-baseline callouts, and a calculator pre-set to that salary and Virginia.

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How This Page Is Reviewed

The Virginia paycheck page is reviewed against primary federal and state sources before each major tax-year update. Source links below are the references used to validate brackets, wage bases, and supported local taxes.

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Last reviewed

2026-04-20