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Virginia Paycheck Calculator

Virginia has a progressive income tax from 2% to 5.75%. Enter your pay and see your take-home after federal income tax, Virginia income tax, Social Security and Medicare.

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401(k), HSA, health insurance premiums

Estimated take-home pay

$1,978.10

per bi-weekly paycheck · $51,431 / year

Gross pay
$2,500.00
Federal income tax
− $216.15
Virginia income tax
− $114.50
Social Security · 6.2%
− $155.00
Medicare · 1.45%
− $36.25
Net pay
$1,978.10

Effective tax rate

20.9%

Marginal bracket

12.0%

Uses the 2026 federal brackets, standard deduction and FICA rates and Virginia's 2025 state rates. Your pay stub may differ by a few dollars because payroll rounds through the IRS withholding tables.

Virginia income tax

4 brackets, top rate 5.75%

RateSingleMarried filing jointly
2%$0 - $3,000$0 - $3,000
3%$3,000 - $5,000$3,000 - $5,000
5%$5,000 - $17,000$5,000 - $17,000
5.75%Over $17,000Over $17,000

Brackets are marginal: only the dollars inside each band are taxed at that band's rate. The first $8,750 (single) or $17,500 (joint) is deducted before the rate applies. Figures are 2025 tax year.

Examples

Take-home pay in Virginia

Single filer, paid every two weeks, no pre-tax deductions.

SalaryPer checkPer yearTax rate
$50,000$1,548$40,24119.5%
$75,000$2,232$58,04122.6%
$100,000$2,853$74,19125.8%

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does Virginia have a state income tax?+

Yes. Virginia uses 4 brackets, from 2% up to a top rate of 5.75% (2025 rates).

How much is $75,000 after taxes in Virginia?+

A single filer paid every two weeks with no other deductions takes home about $2,232 per check, or $58,041 a year. That is 22.6% of gross going to federal income tax, Virginia income tax, Social Security and Medicare.

What is taken out of a paycheck in Virginia?+

Federal income tax based on your W-4, 6.2% Social Security (up to the annual wage base), 1.45% Medicare, and Virginia state income tax. Anything else, such as health premiums, 401(k) contributions or garnishments, is something you elected or a court ordered.

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