Virginia Paycheck Calculator
See what you keep from each paycheck in Virginia. Virginia taxes income in brackets. We use an average rate of about 5% for a typical middle income, which is accurate enough for a planning estimate.
Take-home pay in Virginia by salary
Estimates for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions, using 2026 federal rules.
| Gross salary | Net per year | Net per month | Net biweekly | Total tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $24,785 | $2,065 | $953 | 17.4% |
| $40,000 | $32,320 | $2,693 | $1,243 | 19.2% |
| $50,000 | $39,855 | $3,321 | $1,533 | 20.3% |
| $60,000 | $47,390 | $3,949 | $1,823 | 21% |
| $70,000 | $54,575 | $4,548 | $2,099 | 22% |
| $80,000 | $61,110 | $5,093 | $2,350 | 23.6% |
| $100,000 | $74,180 | $6,182 | $2,853 | 25.8% |
| $120,000 | $87,250 | $7,271 | $3,356 | 27.3% |
| $150,000 | $106,291 | $8,858 | $4,088 | 29.1% |
Virginia income tax
Virginia taxes income in brackets. We use an average rate of about 5% for a typical middle income, which is accurate enough for a planning estimate. Payroll taxes (Social Security and Medicare) add 7.65% of wages up to the Social Security cap. For a $60,000 salary the estimate is $5,020 federal tax, $4,590 FICA and $3,000 state tax, leaving $47,390 a year.
Other Virginia pay facts
- State minimum wage: $12.77 an hour (details)
- Sales tax: 5.3% state rate, 5.75% average combined (details)
- Electrician, nurse and teacher salaries in Virginia
Frequently asked questions
How much tax do I pay on $60,000 in Virginia?
About 21% in total, or $12,610 a year, for a single filer.
Does Virginia have state income tax?
Virginia taxes income in brackets. We use an average rate of about 5% for a typical middle income, which is accurate enough for a planning estimate.
Sources and method
- IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments (Rev. Proc. 2025-32)
- Social Security Administration: contribution and benefit base
- Tax Foundation: state individual income tax rates and brackets
Page last updated November 2026. See our editorial policy and disclaimer.