Virginia Paycheck Calculator
A $60,000 salary in Virginia takes home about $47,754 a year, or $1,837 every 2 weeks, for a single filer in 2026. Enter your own pay below.
Take-home pay every 2 weeks
$1,836.69
$47,754.10 per year
| Item | Per paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,307.69 | $60,000.00 |
| Federal income tax | $193.08 | $5,020.00 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | $143.08 | $3,720.00 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | $33.46 | $870.00 |
| State income tax | $101.38 | $2,635.90 |
| Local tax () | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| State payroll taxes | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Pre-tax deductions | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Take-home pay | $1,836.69 | $47,754.10 |
- Effective income tax rate
- 12.8%
- Federal tax bracket
- 12%
Virginia paycheck taxes in 2026
Virginia taxes income in four brackets from 2% to 5.75%. The 5.75% rate starts at just $17,000, so most workers pay it on most of their income.
- Virginia’s brackets haven’t been adjusted for inflation in decades, so nearly every full-time worker reaches the top 5.75% rate.
- The standard deduction is $8,750 for single filers and $17,500 for married couples in 2026, up from $8,500 and $17,000.
- Each person on the return also gets a $930 personal exemption.
Pre-tax deductions such as 401(k) contributions lower both your federal and Virginia taxable income, so they increase your take-home pay per dollar saved.
Virginia income tax rates for 2026
| Taxable income (all filers) | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to $3,000 | 2% |
| $3,000 to $5,000 | 3% |
| $5,000 to $17,000 | 5% |
| Over $17,000 | 5.75% |
| Deductions | Single | Married | Head of household |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard deduction | $8,750 | $17,500 | $8,750 |
| Personal exemption | $930 | $1,860 | $930 |
On a $60,000 salary, a single filer pays about $2,636 of Virginia income tax, or 4.4% of pay.
Want more or less federal tax taken from each paycheck? Fill out a new 2026 W-4 online and give it to your employer.
Take-home pay at common salaries in Virginia
| Salary | Per year | Per month | Every 2 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $32,834 | $2,736 | $1,263 |
| $50,000 | $40,294 | $3,358 | $1,550 |
| $60,000 | $47,754 | $3,980 | $1,837 |
| $75,000 | $58,094 | $4,841 | $2,234 |
| $100,000 | $74,244 | $6,187 | $2,856 |
| $150,000 | $105,980 | $8,832 | $4,076 |
Single filer, no pre-tax deductions, 2026 rates. Select a salary to compare it across all states.
Virginia vs neighboring states: take-home on $60,000
On a $60,000 salary you keep about $1,557 more a year in Virginia than in Maryland. Tennessee leaves you about $2,636 more than Virginia. Differences come from state income tax and payroll programs only, not the cost of living.
| State | State taxes | Take-home per year | Compared with Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $2,636 | $47,754 | — |
| Tennessee | $0 | $50,390 | +$2,636 |
| West Virginia | $1,866 | $48,524 | +$770 |
| North Carolina | $1,885 | $48,505 | +$751 |
| Kentucky | $1,982 | $48,408 | +$654 |
| Washington DC | $2,454 | $47,937 | +$182 |
| Maryland | $4,193 | $46,197 | −$1,557 |
Single filer, no pre-tax deductions, 2026 rates. State taxes include state income tax and state payroll programs, and a county tax where the state has one.
Frequently asked questions
Does Virginia have a state income tax?
Yes. Virginia taxes income in four brackets from 2% to 5.75%. The 5.75% rate starts at just $17,000, so most workers pay it on most of their income.
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Virginia?
For a single filer paid every two weeks with no pre-tax deductions, $60,000 a year in Virginia is about $47,754 a year after tax, or about $1,837 per paycheck, using 2026 tax rates.
What is taken out of my paycheck?
Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), Virginia income tax and any pre-tax deductions you choose, such as 401(k) contributions or health insurance premiums.
Compare with similar states
Other states that also use tax brackets, with take-home pay close to Virginia’s:
- Delaware paycheck calculator 0%–6.6% income tax
- Connecticut paycheck calculator 2%–6.99% income tax
- Maine paycheck calculator 5.8%–9.15% income tax
- Kansas paycheck calculator 0%–5.58% income tax
- Alabama paycheck calculator 2%–5% income tax
- Washington DC paycheck calculator 4%–10.75% income tax
Compare take-home pay in all 48 states
Side income or gig work in Virginia?
Freelance, 1099 and app-based income has no tax withheld. The 1099 tax calculator shows what to set aside, including Virginia state tax, and there are dedicated calculators for DoorDash, Uber and Instacart.
How this calculator works
It applies the 2026 federal rules and Virginia’s rules above to your pay. See the full method.
Sources
- IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (2026 inflation adjustments)
- Tax Foundation: 2026 Tax Brackets
- SSA: 2026 Social Security wage base
- Virginia Tax: Individual income tax
An estimate, not tax advice. Real withholding depends on your W-4. It doesn’t include city or county taxes, tax credits or other income.
Built and checked by the WageSimply team, led by Engr. Zakir, an engineer and Google-certified data analyst. Updated for the 2026 tax year and last reviewed .