Virginia Paycheck Calculator
Estimate your take-home pay in Virginia for 2026. Enter your gross salary to see federal income tax, FICA, and Virginia state income tax, and your net pay — per year, month, biweekly or week.
You keep 74.2% of your gross pay in Virginia.
Estimate Single filer, standard deduction, 2026 tax year. Virginia's top 5.75% rate applies above just $17,000 of taxable income, so most wage income is taxed at 5.75%. Modelled with a standard deduction + $930 personal exemption. Excludes local city/county income taxes, state disability/unemployment insurance (SDI/SUI), 401(k)/HSA and pre-tax deductions, health premiums, and tax credits Always confirm with the IRS and the Virginia tax authority before relying on a figure.
Virginia take-home pay by salary (2026)
| Gross / yr | Federal | FICA | VA state | Take-home / yr | / mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,486 | $32,834 | $2,736 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $2,636 | $47,754 | $3,980 |
| $80,000 | $8,770 | $6,120 | $3,786 | $61,324 | $5,110 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $4,936 | $74,244 | $6,187 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $7,811 | $105,980 | $8,832 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $10,686 | $138,241 | $11,520 |
Single filer, standard deduction. FICA = Social Security + Medicare. State column excludes local taxes.
How to use the Virginia paycheck calculator
- 01 Enter your gross salary and choose a pay frequency (annual, monthly, biweekly or weekly).
- 02 See federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Virginia state tax broken down instantly.
- 03 Read your net take-home per paycheck and your effective tax rate.
Frequently asked questions
How much is take-home pay on a $100,000 salary in Virginia?
For a single filer taking the standard deduction, a $100,000 salary in Virginia leaves an estimated $74,244 per year — about $6,187 per month. That reflects roughly $13,170 in federal income tax, $7,650 in FICA (Social Security + Medicare), and $4,936 in Virginia state income tax — an effective rate of about 25.8%.
Does Virginia have a state income tax?
Yes. Virginia's top 5.75% rate applies above just $17,000 of taxable income, so most wage income is taxed at 5.75%. Modelled with a standard deduction + $930 personal exemption. This calculator applies it on top of federal income tax and FICA.
How is my paycheck taxed in Virginia?
Every paycheck has federal income tax withheld using 2026 brackets and the $16,100 single standard deduction, plus FICA — 6.2% Social Security (up to the $184,500 wage base) and 1.45% Medicare (an extra 0.9% applies above $200,000). On top of that, Virginia withholds state income tax (up to 5.75%).
What does this Virginia paycheck estimate leave out?
It models a single filer with the standard deduction and no dependants or credits. It excludes local city/county income taxes, state disability/unemployment insurance (SDI/SUI), 401(k)/HSA and pre-tax deductions, health premiums, and tax credits For an exact figure, check with the IRS and the Virginia tax authority, or a qualified accountant.
Is this Virginia paycheck calculator free and private?
Yes. It is completely free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser — nothing you type is uploaded anywhere.
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