Virginia Paycheck Calculator 2026
Calculate your exact take-home pay in Virginia after federal and state taxes (Virginia has a state income tax).
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Virginia Income Tax Overview
Virginia has a four-bracket progressive income tax with a top rate of 5.75%, but Virginia's brackets are notably outdated — the top bracket starts at just $17,000, which is far below what most states consider "high income." This means almost every Virginia worker above a modest salary pays the 5.75% top rate, making Virginia effectively a near-flat 5.75% tax for most earners. Virginia's standard deduction of $8,750 for single filers is moderate. No Virginia city charges a local income tax on wages. Compared to neighboring North Carolina (3.99% flat) and Maryland (up to 6.5% plus county taxes), Virginia's effective rate for most earners is competitive. Virginia has long been expected to update its brackets but has not done so, leaving the outdated structure in place.
Virginia Tax Brackets 2026
| Tax Rate | Income Range | Max Tax in Bracket |
|---|---|---|
| 2% | $0 – $3,000 | $60 |
| 3% | $3,000 – $5,000 | $60 |
| 5% | $5,000 – $17,000 | $600 |
| 5.8% | $17,000 – and above | — |