Virginia rules
How Virginia taxes your paycheck in 2026
Virginia runs a four-bracket progressive income tax, but its brackets are compressed: the top 5.75% rate kicks in at only $17,000 of taxable income. That means most full-time workers pay close to the top rate on the bulk of their income, so Virginia behaves a lot like a flat-tax state in practice.
Virginia's 2026 income tax brackets
| Rate | Virginia taxable income |
|---|---|
| 2% | $0 – $3,000 |
| 3% | $3,000 – $5,000 |
| 5% | $5,000 – $17,000 |
| 5.75% | $17,000 and up |
Virginia offers a standard deduction of about $8,500 single / $17,000 married (2026) before these brackets apply.
The Virginia standard deduction
Virginia recently raised its standard deduction to roughly $8,500 (single) and $17,000 (married filing jointly), which this calculator subtracts before applying the brackets. Above that, most of your income lands in the 5.75% band.
Comparing Virginia to other states
At a 5.75% top rate, Virginia sits above flat-tax North Carolina but below Maryland once county taxes are added. Compare with no-tax Florida or neighboring Georgia.
Questions
Virginia salary calculator FAQ
What is the Virginia income tax rate for 2026?
Virginia has four progressive brackets — 2%, 3%, 5% and 5.75% — administered by the Virginia Department of Taxation. The top 5.75% rate begins at just $17,000 of taxable income, so most workers pay near the top rate.
How much is taken out of a paycheck in Virginia?
A Virginia paycheck is reduced by federal income tax, 6.2% Social Security, 1.45% Medicare and Virginia state income tax (up to 5.75%). On a $70,000 single salary, total deductions are roughly 25% to 27%.
Does Virginia have local income taxes?
No. Virginia does not allow cities or counties to levy a local wage income tax, so your only state-level income tax is the state rate of up to 5.75%. This is an advantage for workers in the DC metro area.
What is the take-home pay on $70,000 in Virginia?
A single filer earning $70,000 in Virginia takes home roughly $52,000 a year after federal tax, FICA and the progressive state income tax. Use the calculator above for your exact figure.
- Sources: Virginia Department of Taxation (2026 brackets; standard deduction) · IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 · SSA 2026 wage base.
- 🔄 Last updated June 9, 2026 · Tax year 2026
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