Virginia Paycheck Calculator
Estimate your take-home pay in Virginia after federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare, plus state tax. Set to a $75,000 salary by default; change any field.
Virginia Wage Taxes at a Glance
Virginia taxes wages on a sliding scale of 4 brackets between 2% and 5.75%. The top rate applies to taxable income above roughly $17,000 for a single filer. A single filer deducts about $9,680 before the rates apply.
You adjust state withholding with Form VA-4, filed with payroll.
Virginia's brackets are the same for all filers, and the top 5.75% rate begins at just $17,000.
Virginia Minimum Wage and Take-Home Pay
Minimum wage in Virginia: $12.77 an hour, per the Labor Department summary current on July 1, 2026. A single filer on a 40-hour schedule at that rate brings in $510.80 weekly gross and keeps around $437.87, or $22,769 over twelve months, with no deductions. State taxes and payroll programs claim roughly $714 a year at this level.
Working full time at that floor pays $26,562 a year, about 48% of the $55,690 median wage in Virginia.
Rates change during the year, so confirm the current figure with the Virginia labor department. For hourly jobs use the hourly paycheck calculator.
Virginia Wages Against Take-Home Pay
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for May 2025 show a median wage of $55,690 a year in Virginia, 9% above the national median of $50,980. The average (mean) is $74,040, spread over roughly 4,109,300 jobs.
Here is how far each of those wages goes for a single filer with no deductions, once federal tax, FICA, state tax and programs are taken out of biweekly pay:
| Where you sit | Yearly pay | Yearly net | Net per two weeks | Tax share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $30,530 | $25,769 | $991.13 | 15.6% |
| Median | $55,690 | $44,539 | $1,713.03 | 20% |
| Mean (average) | $74,040 | $57,474 | $2,210.54 | 22.4% |
| 75th percentile | $89,420 | $67,409 | $2,592.67 | 24.6% |
Averages hide a lot: occupation, experience and employer all move your pay. Put your actual salary into the salary paycheck calculator.
When You Get Paid in Virginia
Virginia allows weekly, biweekly, semimonthly or monthly pay, with monthly pay for high-wage employees by agreement. The Department of Labor summary behind this leaves out industry-specific exceptions; the Virginia labor department can confirm what applies to your job.
Any pay schedule works for a full-time salary of $55,700 a year (the BLS median wage there), single filer, no deductions:
| Schedule | Before tax | After tax |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly (52 a year) | $1,071.15 | $856.66 |
| Biweekly (26 a year) | $2,142.31 | $1,713.32 |
| Semimonthly (24 a year) | $2,320.83 | $1,856.10 |
| Monthly (12 a year) | $4,641.67 | $3,712.19 |
Want the full comparison? See pay frequency explained, then try the monthly calculator with your salary.
What Else Comes Out of a Virginia Paycheck
State Payroll Programs
Virginia has no employee-paid payroll programs in this estimate.
Local Taxes
Virginia has no local wage taxes.
Pre-Tax Deductions
In Virginia, contributions to a traditional 401(k), an HSA or health premiums typically reduce state taxable wages as well. More in paycheck deductions.
How Virginia Tax Brackets Work
Single-filer Virginia brackets, estimated, after a $9,680 deduction:
| Income band | Tax rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $3,000 | 2% |
| $3,000 to $5,000 | 3% |
| $5,000 to $17,000 | 5% |
| $17,000 and up | 5.75% |
Virginia Take-Home Pay by Salary
At $75,000 (single, no deductions) Virginia take-home is about $58,094 a year, ranking 42 of 51 among states and DC, $786 below the national median of $58,880.
| Salary | Net per check (biweekly) | Net per year | Total tax rate | State tax + programs / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $975.93 | $25,374 | 15.4% | $911 |
| $45,000 | $1,406.31 | $36,564 | 18.7% | $1,773 |
| $60,000 | $1,836.70 | $47,754 | 20.4% | $2,636 |
| $75,000 | $2,234.39 | $58,094 | 22.5% | $3,498 |
| $100,000 | $2,855.54 | $74,244 | 25.8% | $4,936 |
| $150,000 | $4,076.16 | $105,980 | 29.3% | $7,811 |
Border Comparison for Virginia
$75,000 salary, single filer, no deductions, in Virginia and its neighbours:
| Location | Kept per year | State tax and programs | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia (this page) | $58,094 | $3,498 | +$0 |
| North Carolina | $59,109 | $2,484 | +$1,015 |
| Maryland | $58,396 | $3,196 | +$302 |
| West Virginia | $59,047 | $2,546 | +$952 |
| Kentucky | $59,085 | $2,507 | +$991 |
The last column is the yearly take-home difference against Virginia. The state where you work generally taxes your wages and your home state may give a credit, so check both before assuming one side of the border is better.
Ways to Raise Your Virginia Take-Home
- Pre-tax contributions save Virginia tax at up to 5.75%, plus federal tax, where the deduction is allowed.
- Payroll uses Form VA-4 for state withholding, so update it when your situation changes.
- Local taxes can apply on top: Virginia has no local wage taxes.
- For the federal rules, read paycheck deductions and 401(k) deductions.
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Virginia Paycheck FAQ
Do I pay state income tax on my paycheck in Virginia?
Yes. Virginia has graduated rates from 2% to 5.75%.
How much of $60,000 do you keep in Virginia?
About $1,836.70 every two weeks, or $47,754 over the year, once federal tax, FICA and Virginia tax are taken out (single filer, no deductions).
How much is the minimum wage in Virginia in 2026?
As of July 1, 2026, Virginia sets the floor at $12.77 an hour (US Department of Labor). At 40 hours a week that is about $437.87 take-home per week for a single filer.
What is the average salary in Virginia?
The BLS reports a median annual wage of $55,690 and a mean of $74,040 in Virginia across all occupations (OEWS, May 2025). At the median, a single filer takes home about $44,539 a year.
How frequently must Virginia workers be paid?
Virginia allows weekly, biweekly, semimonthly or monthly pay, with monthly pay for high-wage employees by agreement. Industries and job types can differ; the state labor department can confirm.
Do cities or counties in Virginia tax wages?
Virginia has no local wage taxes. The calculator has a local tax field if one applies to you.
Do I fill out a state W-4 in Virginia?
Virginia uses Form VA-4 for state withholding elections. Federal withholding is set on Form W-4.
Which state gets my income tax if I work in Virginia and live outside it?
Generally you owe income tax to the state where you work, and your home state gives a credit or exemption. For example, if you live in North Carolina and work in Virginia, or the reverse, check both states and any reciprocity agreement, or ask payroll.
Does Virginia let you keep more of your pay than other states?
Take-home on $75,000 (single filer) puts Virginia at 42 of 51 including DC, at about $58,094 a year.
How these numbers are figured: 2026 IRS withholding rules (Publication 15-T) and state figures last verified September 2026. Results are estimates. Read the full methodology and sources.