Virginia Take-Home Pay Calculator
Estimate your Virginia paycheck using VA's 2025 state tax brackets — the same schedule for every filing status — plus federal income tax and FICA.
What comes out of a Virginia paycheck
Virginia's four brackets top out quickly — the 5.75% top rate starts at just $17,000 of taxable income, so most full-time workers pay close to that marginal rate on the bulk of their earnings. Unlike many states, Virginia applies the exact same bracket thresholds regardless of filing status; only the standard deduction changes between single and joint filers.
VA-taxable income: $80,000 − $4,000 pre-tax − $8,750 standard deduction = $67,250. VA tax on $67,250 (2%/3%/5%/5.75% brackets) ≈ $3,609.
Federal tax (on $61,000 taxable) ≈ $8,334 · VA state tax ≈ $3,609 · Social Security $4,960 · Medicare $1,160.
Annual take-home ≈ $57,937 → about $2,228 per biweekly paycheck (72.4% of gross).
Virginia 2025 tax brackets (all filing statuses)
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $3,000 | 2% |
| $3,000 – $5,000 | 3% |
| $5,000 – $17,000 | 5% |
| Over $17,000 | 5.75% |
The standard deduction is $8,750 for single filers and $17,500 for married filing jointly for 2025-2026.
A new top bracket is coming in 2026
For the first time in decades, Virginia is changing its bracket structure: starting with the 2026 tax year, a new 7% bracket applies to taxable income above $600,000. This only affects very high earners and doesn't change anything for the vast majority of Virginia workers, whose income already sits well within the 5.75% top bracket that starts at $17,000. This calculator uses 2025 figures; the new bracket isn't reflected here since it doesn't apply until the 2026 tax year.
Common mistakes when estimating Virginia take-home pay
- Assuming brackets differ by filing status. Virginia uses identical thresholds for single and joint filers — only the standard deduction changes.
- Treating the 5.75% top rate as unusual. Because the top bracket starts at just $17,000, most Virginia workers effectively pay close to 5.75% on most of their income — this isn't a mistake in the math, just a feature of how low Virginia's top threshold sits.
- Applying the new 2026 7% bracket to 2025 income. The new top bracket doesn't take effect until the 2026 tax year.
Frequently asked questions
What are Virginia's state income tax rates?
Four brackets for 2025: 2%, 3%, 5%, and 5.75%, with the top rate starting at just $17,000 of taxable income.
Do Virginia's brackets differ by filing status?
No — the same thresholds apply to single filers and married couples filing jointly; only the standard deduction differs.
Is Virginia adding a new top tax bracket?
Yes — a new 7% bracket on income above $600,000 begins with the 2026 tax year, affecting only very high earners.
Does Virginia have local city income tax?
No — no Virginia city or county levies a separate income tax on wages.
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Note: Simplified estimate using 2025 state and federal figures; excludes credits and benefit specifics, and does not reflect the new 7% bracket beginning in the 2026 tax year. Not tax advice. Figures: 2025 Virginia and federal tax year. Last reviewed: September 2026.