Virginia payroll · Updated November 6, 2026

Virginia paycheck calculator for 2026

See what comes out of a Virginia paycheck: federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Virginia income tax at 2% to 5.75%, after the $8,750 standard deduction and $930 per VA-4 exemption. Enter a salary, an hourly rate or one paycheck.

Calculate my take-home pay

Calculate your Virginia take-home pay

How you are paid

Annual salary$

Pay frequencyFiling status (W-4)

W-4 Step 2 box checkedTwo jobs, or both spouses work

W-4 Step 3 creditsDollar amount for the year$401(k) or 403(b)Pre-tax, per paycheck$Health, dental, FSAPre-tax, per paycheck$

VA-4 exemptions (line 1a)You, your spouse and dependentsVA-4 age 65 and blind (line 1b)$800 each

Take-home pay per paycheck

$1,836.69

$47,754 a year

	Paycheck	Year
Gross pay	$2,307.69	$60,000
Federal income tax	-$193.08	-$5,020
Social Security (6.2%)	-$143.08	-$3,720
Medicare (1.45%)	-$33.46	-$870
Virginia income tax	-$101.38	-$2,636
Take-home pay	$1,836.69	$47,754

2026 estimate for one paycheck, using the IRS percentage method and Virginia’s withholding formula. Your employer's payroll may differ by a few cents to a few dollars. Not tax advice.

What comes out of a Virginia paycheck

2026. Federal from IRS Publication 15-T; Social Security and Medicare from IRS Topic 751. Virginia: Income Tax Withholding Guide for Employers (Rev. 10/26).
Deduction	Rate	Applies to
Federal income tax	10% to 37%	Wages after the W-4 standard amount, by filing status
Social Security	6.2%	Wages up to $184,500 for 2026
Medicare	1.45%, plus 0.9% over $200,000	All wages, no cap
Virginia income tax	2% to 5.75%	Wages minus $8,750, $930 per VA-4 exemption and $800 per age-65 or blind exemption

Example: $60,000 a year, paid every two weeks

Single filer, Form W-4 with no adjustments, one VA-4 exemption, no pre-tax deductions, 2026.
Line	Per paycheck	Year
Gross pay ($60,000 ÷ 26)	$2,307.69	$60,000
Federal income tax	−$193.08	−$5,020
Social Security (6.2%)	−$143.08	−$3,720
Medicare (1.45%)	−$33.46	−$870
Virginia income tax	−$101.38	−$2,636
Take-home pay	$1,836.69	$47,754

How Virginia withholding works

Virginia’s withholding formula subtracts a standard deduction of $8,750, $930 for each personal and dependent exemption on Form VA-4 and $800 for each age-65 or blindness exemption, then applies 2% on the first $3,000, 3% to $5,000, 5% to $17,000 and 5.75% above. Every employee gets the same standard deduction: the VA-4 has no filing status. Without a VA-4, employers withhold as if no exemptions were claimed.

The standard deduction rose to $8,750 ($17,500 for married couples on the return) but is scheduled to fall back to $3,000 and $6,000 after tax year 2026 unless the law is extended. Localities in Virginia cannot tax income, and unemployment insurance is paid by employers. A new paid family leave program starts collecting contributions in April 2028.

Minimum wage in Virginia

Virginia’s minimum wage is $12.77 an hour for 2026, rising to $13.75 in 2027 and $15.00 in 2028 under laws signed in April 2026.

Your federal withholding and Form W-4

Federal withholding is separate from the state’s and depends on your Form W-4: your filing status, the Step 2 box if you have two jobs or both spouses work, and the Step 3 amount for children and other dependents. Pre-tax 401(k), 403(b) and cafeteria-plan health premiums come out before income tax is figured. If you are paid on a 1099 instead of a W-2, nothing is withheld; use the self-employment tax calculator and plan for estimated payments.

Questions

How much is taken out of a $60,000 paycheck in Virginia?

For a single person paid every two weeks with no W-4 adjustments, one VA-4 exemption, about $193.08 federal income tax, $143.08 Social Security, $33.46 Medicare and $101.38 Virginia income tax come out of each $2,307.69 paycheck, leaving about $1,836.69.

What is the Virginia income tax rate for 2026?

2% to 5.75%. The top rate applies to taxable income over $17,000.

What is the Virginia standard deduction for 2026?

$8,750 for single filers and $17,500 for married couples, scheduled to drop to $3,000 and $6,000 after 2026 unless extended.

Why is my paycheck different from this calculator?

Payroll systems round differently, and paychecks can include things this calculator leaves out: overtime, bonuses withheld at the flat supplemental rate, after-tax deductions, extra withholding on your W-4, or W-4 Step 4 adjustments.

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Where these rules come from

USTAXX prepares tax returns and offers tax planning. We are not a CPA firm and do not represent clients before the IRS. This page is general information, not tax advice for your situation.