Virginia Paycheck Calculator

Updated for 2026 tax year · figures checked on November 3, 2026

Virginia taxes wages at graduated rates from 2% to 5.75%, and most of a typical salary falls in the top band, which starts at just $17,000 of taxable income. This Virginia paycheck calculator, also a VA salary and take-home pay calculator, shows Virginia withholding next to federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare.

A single filer on a $60,000 salary, paid every two weeks with one VA-4 exemption, has a $2,307.69 paycheck and takes home about $1,836.69, or $47,754 a year.

Take-home pay per bi-weekly paycheck

$1,836.69

$47,753.94 a year from $59,999.94 gross pay (26 paychecks)

Take-home 79.6%
Federal income tax 8.4%
Social Security 6.2%
Medicare 1.4%
State income tax 4.4%

Paycheck breakdown per paycheck and per year in Virginia
Item	Per paycheck	Per year
Gross pay	$2,307.69	$59,999.94
Federal income tax	−$193.08	−$5,020.08
Social Security	−$143.08	−$3,720.08
Medicare	−$33.46	−$869.96
State income tax	−$101.38	−$2,635.88
Take-home pay	$1,836.69	$47,753.94

How we calculated this

Estimates for informational purposes only, based on 2026 withholding rules. Your actual paycheck may differ. This is not tax advice. Report an issue

Virginia salary calculator: what your result means

Your result is take-home pay after federal and Virginia withholding. In the $60,000 example, federal income tax is about 8.4% of gross pay, Social Security and Medicare 7.7%, and Virginia income tax 4.4%.

Virginia withholding uses one formula for everyone: married or single, the employer subtracts $8,750 plus $930 for each VA-4 exemption before applying the rates. Enter your exemptions under More options.

At $100,000 a year, take-home pay is about $2,855.53 every two weeks, or $74,244 a year. A $40,000 salary paid weekly comes to about $631.43 per paycheck.

How Virginia taxes your paycheck

Virginia withholding at a glance
State income tax on wages	Graduated rates (see below)
State payroll programs withheld from pay	None

Source: Code of Virginia § 58.1-320, Imposition of individual income tax

Virginia withholding rates, all filers schedule

over $02%
over $3,0003%
over $5,0005%
over $17,0005.75%

Virginia withholding rates by taxable wages
Schedule	Taxable wages over	Rate
All filers	$0	2%
	$3,000	3%
	$5,000	5%
	$17,000	5.75%

Source: Code of Virginia § 58.1-320, Imposition of individual income tax

Employers subtract $8,750 plus $930 for each VA-4 exemption before applying the rates; filing status doesn't change withholding.

Virginia's rates are 2% on the first $3,000 of taxable income, 3% up to $5,000, 5% up to $17,000 and 5.75% above that, the same for every filing status. The withholding formula uses the single standard deduction of $8,750 even for married employees (the married deduction on the return is $17,500), plus $930 per exemption and $800 for each age-65 or blind exemption.

Virginia conforms to the federal definition of income subject to withholding, so 401(k), Section 125 health insurance, HSA and FSA deductions that lower federal income tax wages lower Virginia wages too. No Virginia city or county withholds income tax from wages.

Things to know about Virginia paychecks

Some commuters owe nothing to Virginia. Residents of Kentucky or DC who commute daily, and residents of Maryland, Pennsylvania or West Virginia whose only Virginia income is wages, can claim exemption from Virginia withholding on the VA-4. (Source: Virginia Tax, Form VA-4 Employee's Virginia Income Tax Withholding Exemption Certificate (Rev. 04/26))
The minimum wage rises in steps. $12.77 in 2026, $13.75 in 2027 and $15.00 from 2028. (Source: Code of Virginia § 40.1-28.10, Minimum wage)
One formula for all filers. Virginia withholding doesn't use filing status; exemptions are the only thing that changes it. (Source: Virginia Tax, Income Tax Withholding Guide for Employers (Rev. 10/26))

Federal taxes on every paycheck

Every US paycheck has the same three federal deductions, whichever state you work in. Together, Social Security and Medicare are called FICA (Federal Insurance Contributions Act) taxes.

Federal income tax withholding. Withholding is tax your employer takes out of each paycheck and sends to the IRS on your behalf. The amount depends on your pay and your Form W-4, using the IRS method in Publication 15-T. It is an estimate of your yearly tax; you settle the difference when you file your return.
Social Security. 6.2% of your wages, up to the wage base of $184,500 for the year. The wage base is the most pay that Social Security tax applies to.
Medicare. 1.45% of all your wages, with no limit. Once your pay from one employer passes $200,000 in a year, your employer also withholds an extra 0.9% Additional Medicare Tax on the amount above it.

Source: IRS Publication 15 (2026), (Circular E), Employer's Tax Guide.

Ways to change your paycheck

To change Virginia withholding, give your employer a new VA-4. Each exemption lowers withheld wages by $930 a year; you can also ask for an extra amount each paycheck.

Bonuses can be withheld at a flat 5.75% for Virginia, or added to your regular pay.

Update your Form W-4. Claiming dependents, checking the Step 2 box or asking for extra withholding changes how much federal tax comes out of each paycheck. The IRS Tax Withholding Estimator can help you fill it in.
Pre-tax deductions. Money you put into a traditional 401(k), an HSA or employer health insurance comes out before federal income tax, so your take-home pay drops by less than the amount you save.
Bonuses. Employers often withhold federal tax on a bonus paid separately at a flat rate. Add a bonus under More options to see it.

Virginia payroll rules

Minimum wage: $12.77 an hour in 2026, rising to $13.75 on January 1, 2027 and $15.00 on January 1, 2028. (Source: Code of Virginia § 40.1-28.10, Minimum wage)
Overtime: Virginia has no separate overtime premium in the US Department of Labor's state table, so the federal rule applies: time-and-a-half after 40 hours in a workweek. (Source: US Department of Labor, State Minimum Wage Laws (updated July 1, 2026))
How often you must be paid: Salaried employees must be paid at least once a month; hourly employees at least every two weeks or twice a month. (Source: Code of Virginia § 40.1-29, Time and medium of payment of wages)
Final paycheck: When employment ends for any reason, final wages are due on or before the date you would have been paid for that work. (Source: Code of Virginia § 40.1-29, Time and medium of payment of wages)

For employers in Virginia

State unemployment tax: Employers pay unemployment tax on the first $8,000 of each employee's wages, with a base rate of 2.50% for new employers. (Source: US Department of Labor, Significant Provisions of State Unemployment Insurance Laws, January 2026)
New hire reporting: Employers must report new hires within 20 days. (Source: US Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child Support Services, State New Hire Reporting Requirements)
State income tax withholding: Employers must register with Virginia Tax before they begin withholding. Employees file Form VA-4; without one, employers withhold as if no exemptions were claimed. (Source: Virginia Tax, Income Tax Withholding Guide for Employers (Rev. 10/26))

If an employee doesn't file a VA-4, employers withhold as if no exemptions were claimed.

Compare Virginia with neighboring states

Take-home pay on a $60,000 salary, single filer, paid bi-weekly, no pre-tax deductions
			Per paycheck
Tennessee	$0	$50,390	$1,938.07
North Carolina	$1,924	$48,466	$1,864.07
Kentucky	$1,983	$48,407	$1,861.82
West Virginia	$2,058	$48,332	$1,858.91
District of Columbia	$2,525	$47,865	$1,840.95
Maryland	$2,537	$47,853	$1,840.51
Virginia	$2,636	$47,754	$1,836.69

Paycheck calculators for neighboring states: District of Columbia, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia.

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Virginia paycheck FAQ

What are Virginia's income tax rates?

2%, 3%, 5% and 5.75%, with the top rate starting at $17,000 of taxable income, for all filing statuses.

How many exemptions can I claim on the VA-4?

One each for yourself, your spouse if not claimed elsewhere, and your dependents, plus one each for being 65 or older or blind.

Does Virginia use filing status for withholding?

No. The formula subtracts $8,750 plus your exemptions for everyone.

When do I get my final paycheck in Virginia?

On or before the date you'd normally have been paid for that work.

What is the minimum wage in Virginia?

$12.77 an hour in 2026 and $13.75 from January 1, 2027.

Is overtime taxed more in Virginia?

No. Overtime is taxed at the same rates as your other wages; a larger paycheck can mean more withholding that period.

Sources and methodology

Every rate and limit on this page comes from the official sources below, checked on 2026-11-03. Read how our paycheck calculator works for the calculation order and its limits.