Virginia Paycheck Calculator — How It Works
What Is Taken Out of a Virginia Paycheck?
Virginia workers pay four types of deductions from each paycheck: federal income tax, Virginia state income tax, Social Security (6.2%), and Medicare (1.45%). Unlike Florida or Texas, Virginia does levy a state income tax — but at a top rate of 5.75%, it's significantly lower than neighbors like Maryland (5.75% + local taxes up to 3.2%) or New York (10.9%).
Virginia Take-Home Pay = Gross Pay − Federal Income Tax − Virginia State Tax − Social Security (6.2%) − Medicare (1.45%)
2026 Virginia Income Tax Brackets
| Virginia Taxable Income | Tax Rate | Tax Owed |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $3,000 | 2% | Up to $60 |
| $3,001 – $5,000 | 3% | $60 + 3% over $3,000 |
| $5,001 – $17,000 | 5% | $120 + 5% over $5,000 |
| Over $17,000 | 5.75% | $720 + 5.75% over $17,000 |
Virginia taxable income = Federal AGI minus the standard deduction ($8,000 single / $16,000 married) and personal exemptions ($930 per person).
2026 Federal Tax Brackets (Virginia Workers)
Federal income tax applies on top of state tax. The 2026 brackets for single filers: 10% up to $11,925 · 12% up to $48,475 · 22% up to $103,350 · 24% up to $197,300 · 32% up to $250,525 · 35% up to $626,350 · 37% above. Married filers get roughly double these thresholds. Our calculator applies these automatically.
Virginia Minimum Wage 2026
Virginia's minimum wage is $12.41 per hour in 2026. At 40 hrs/week that's $25,812/year gross. After federal and Virginia state taxes, a minimum wage worker takes home approximately $21,900/year — about $843 bi-weekly.