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Your Virginia hourly take-home pay

Per paycheck
Monthly
Annual
Gross pay (per paycheck)
Federal income tax
Virginia state tax (2–5.75%)
Social Security (6.2%)
Medicare (1.45%)
Pre-tax deductions
Take-home pay
💡 Virginia has no local income taxes. Your effective state tax rate at this income:

Virginia Hourly Pay After Taxes — Quick Reference (2026)

Approximate bi-weekly take-home for a single filer working 40 hours/week in Virginia:

Hourly RateAnnual GrossAll Taxes (est.)Bi-weekly NetEffective Rate
$12.41 (min wage)$25,812~18%~$814~18%
$15.00$31,200~20%~$962~20%
$18.00$37,440~21%~$1,141~21%
$20.00$41,600~22%~$1,252~22%
$25.00$52,000~24%~$1,523~24%
$30.00$62,400~25%~$1,800~25%
$40.00$83,200~27%~$2,328~27%
$50.00$104,000~29%~$2,840~29%
These are estimates for a single filer. Married filers take home more. Pre-tax deductions (401k, HSA) reduce your taxable income and increase take-home pay.

Hourly Pay FAQ — Virginia

How much is $20/hour after taxes in Virginia?
At $20/hour (40 hrs/week, single filer), your gross is $41,600/year. After federal tax (~$3,300), Virginia state tax (~$1,580), Social Security ($2,579), and Medicare ($603), you take home approximately $33,538/year — about $1,290 bi-weekly.
How much is $15/hour after taxes in Virginia?
At $15/hour (40 hrs/week, single filer), gross is $31,200/year. After all taxes, take-home is approximately $25,040/year — about $963 bi-weekly. Virginia's $8,000 standard deduction helps keep the effective rate low at this income level.
What is Virginia's minimum wage for hourly workers in 2026?
Virginia's minimum wage is $12.41/hour in 2026. At 40 hours/week, that's $25,812/year gross and approximately $21,200/year take-home after all taxes — about $815 bi-weekly.
Does overtime affect my Virginia tax rate?
Yes. Overtime pay increases your annualized income, which can push you into a higher federal or Virginia tax bracket. However, Virginia's brackets are graduated, so only the additional income is taxed at the higher rate — not your entire income.

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