State Tax Guide · Virginia · 2026
Virginia Income Tax: Complete Employee Guide (2026)
Understand the modeled Virginia withholding method, source-backed rates, deductions, and take-home pay examples for employees.
Does Virginia have income tax?
Virginia levies progressive state income-tax withholding on wages.
Virginia tax rates
Sourced progressive single-filer withholding rates range from 2% to 5.75%.
Encoded single-filer rates: 2%, 3%, 5%, 5.75%
Official source: https://www.tax.virginia.gov/sites/default/files/inline-files/2026-income-tax-withholding-instructions.pdf
Take-home pay examples
These examples use the calculator engine for a single filer paid biweekly with a standard W-4 and no pre-tax deductions.
| Annual salary | Virginia withholding | Net annual | Net biweekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $653 | $33,668 | $1,294.90 |
| $60,000 | $1,803 | $48,588 | $1,868.75 |
| $80,000 | $2,953 | $62,158 | $2,390.67 |
| $100,000 | $4,103 | $75,078 | $2,887.60 |
| $150,000 | $6,978 | $106,814 | $4,108.21 |
How to reduce Virginia tax withholding
Traditional 401(k) contributions and HSA contributions are available as modeled pre-tax inputs in the calculator. State-specific HSA conformity is not encoded as a dedicated data field, so check current Virginia guidance or consult a qualified tax professional before relying on HSA treatment.
The encoded default single-filer method includes a $8,000 standard deduction or pre-bracket deduction amount.
Key differences from federal withholding
Federal income-tax withholding is calculated separately using IRS Publication 15-T. Virginia withholding follows the encoded state method described above, with its own rates, deductions, and documented limitations. Local wage taxes, where supported, are separate from the state amount.
Virginia salary after taxes
Browse state-specific salary pages for common annual salaries from $40,000 to $200,000.
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Calculate your Virginia take-home →Frequently Asked Questions
Does Virginia have an income tax?
Virginia levies progressive state income-tax withholding on wages.
What is the Virginia income tax rate for 2026?
Virginia uses sourced progressive single-filer rates ranging from 2% to 5.75% for the modeled withholding path.
How much Virginia tax on $75,000?
For the modeled default single-filer path, estimated Virginia withholding on a $75,000 salary is $2,665 per year, or $102.50 per biweekly paycheck.
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