Virginia Paycheck Calculator

Virginia has a graduated income tax with four brackets ranging from 2% to 5.75%. The top rate of 5.75% kicks in at a relatively low threshold — $17,001 of taxable income — meaning most Virginia workers effectively pay close to the top rate. Virginia has one of the lower income thresholds at which the top rate applies in the country, which is worth understanding when estimating your net pay.

Virginia offers a standard deduction of $8,000 (single) / $16,000 (married filing jointly), below the federal standard deduction, which means some workers who take the federal standard deduction may have a different starting point for Virginia. Virginia does follow federal treatment of most pre-tax deductions, including 401(k) contributions.

No city income taxes apply in Northern Virginia (Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax), Richmond, Virginia Beach, or any other Virginia municipality. Virginia also does not have a state SDI program. The DC Metro area's Virginia side — despite being adjacent to high-tax DC and Maryland — benefits from no local tax surcharge.

Country

Gross income

$

United States settings

Take-home pay /2 wks

$2,844

$73,937 / year

$3,846

Gross /2 wks

$1,002

Total deductions

26.1%

Effective tax rate

22.0%

Marginal tax rate

Take-home73.9%
Take-home$73,937
Federal/Income tax$13,459
FICA / NI / CPP$7,650

Disclaimer

This calculator provides estimates for informational purposes only. Actual tax withholding may vary based on specific circumstances. This is not tax, legal, or financial advice. Consult a qualified professional for personalized guidance.

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Tax tables: 2026 IRS Publication 15-T | HMRC 2025-2026 | CRA 2026 | ATO 2025-2026 | Income Tax India FY 2025-26

Key Tax Facts

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Virginia income tax: 2% (up to $3,000) to 5.75% (above $17,000 taxable income).

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The 5.75% top rate kicks in at just $17,001 — most workers pay near the top rate.

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Virginia standard deduction: $8,000 (single), $16,000 (MFJ).

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No city or local income taxes anywhere in Virginia.

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No Virginia SDI — no state disability insurance deduction.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Virginia's income tax rates?expand_more
Virginia has four brackets: 2% (up to $3,000 taxable income), 3% ($3,001–$5,000), 5% ($5,001–$17,000), and 5.75% above $17,000. Because the top bracket begins at such a low threshold, almost all full-time workers effectively pay 5.75% on the majority of their wages.
Does Northern Virginia (Fairfax County, Arlington) have local income taxes?expand_more
No. Virginia counties and cities do not levy local income taxes on wages. Northern Virginia workers in Fairfax County, Arlington, Alexandria, or anywhere else in Virginia pay only the state income tax. The lack of city tax is a notable advantage for DC-area workers choosing between Virginia and Maryland residency.
How does Virginia compare to neighboring Maryland for taxes?expand_more
Maryland imposes both a state income tax (up to 5.75%) and a county income tax (2.25%–3.2% depending on county), totaling up to nearly 9% in some counties. Virginia has no county income tax, making it meaningfully cheaper in total state-plus-local income tax for equivalent salaries — a key reason many DC Metro workers choose Virginia suburbs.

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