Virginia State Income Tax 2026
Virginia has a graduated income tax in 2026, with 4 brackets from 2% to 5.75%. On a $75,000 salary a single filer owes about $3,498 in Virginia income tax, an effective rate of 4.66%.
| Salary | Virginia income tax per year | Effective state rate | Per month | Take-home after all taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $910 | 3.04% | $75 | $25,373 |
| $40,000 | $1,485 | 3.71% | $123 | $32,834 |
| $50,000 | $2,060 | 4.12% | $171 | $40,294 |
| $60,000 | $2,635 | 4.39% | $219 | $47,754 |
| $75,000 | $3,498 | 4.66% | $291 | $58,094 |
| $100,000 | $4,935 | 4.94% | $411 | $74,244 |
| $150,000 | $7,810 | 5.21% | $650 | $105,980 |
| $250,000 | $13,560 | 5.42% | $1,130 | $169,621 |
How Virginia taxes wages
Statutory estimate, not the employer wage table. The calculator uses a standard deduction of $8,750 for a single filer and $17,500 for joint filers and a personal exemption of $930 ($1,860 joint). Virginia reaches its top rate, 5.75%, at $17,000 of taxable income, so most workers pay 5.75% on nearly all taxable wages. The standard deduction is $8,750 ($17,500 joint). There is no local income tax on wages. Source: Virginia Tax.
What is not in the state income tax number
The state line here is income tax only. Federal income tax follows IRS Publication 15-T, and Social Security and Medicare are the same in every state. Virginia has no employee local wage tax in this calculator.
Virginia tax on a paycheck
For take-home pay after every tax, use the Virginia paycheck calculator, or the Virginia hourly to salary calculator if you are starting from a wage. Wages at the bottom of the scale: Virginia minimum wage. Every state at once: state income tax rates.
| Single filer, taxable income | Rate | Married filing jointly, taxable income |
|---|---|---|
| $0 to $3,000 | 2% | $0 to $3,000 |
| $3,000 to $5,000 | 3% | $3,000 to $5,000 |
| $5,000 to $17,000 | 5% | $5,000 to $17,000 |
| Over $17,000 | 5.75% | Over $17,000 |
| State | Top rate | State income tax per year | Take-home per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia income tax (this page) | 5.75% | $3,498 | $58,094 |
| Maryland income tax | 6.5% | $3,198 | $58,393 |
| North Carolina income tax | 3.99% | $2,483 | $59,108 |
| West Virginia income tax | 4.82% | $2,680 | $58,912 |
Sources
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Brackets used for the estimate
| Over | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 | 2% |
| $3,000 | 3% |
| $5,000 | 5% |
| $17,000 | 5.75% |
| Over | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 | 2% |
| $3,000 | 3% |
| $5,000 | 5% |
| $17,000 | 5.75% |
Source: Virginia Tax. Head of household uses the single brackets on this page, except where the method above says otherwise.
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Questions
Does Virginia have a state income tax?
Yes. Statutory estimate, not the employer wage table. The top rate used on this page is 5.75%.
What is the Virginia income tax rate in 2026?
4 brackets from 2% to 5.75%. The bracket table on this page lists every rate.
How much Virginia income tax on $50,000?
About $2,060 a year for a single filer in 2026, an effective rate of 4.12%. Federal tax, Social Security and Medicare are extra.
How much Virginia income tax on $100,000?
About $4,935 a year for a single filer in 2026, an effective rate of 4.94%.
Is this the amount an employer withholds?
It is an estimate of the tax owed using the statutory rates, not the state’s wage-bracket withholding table, so a pay stub can differ.