Virginia take-home pay on $75,000
A single filer earning $75,000 in Virginia, paid every two weeks with no 401(k), takes home about $2,234 per paycheck ($58,094 a year). Federal income tax is $7,670, Social Security and Medicare are $5,738, and Virginia income tax is $3,498 on $65,320 of state taxable income.
That's about $3,498 a year less than the same salary would take home in Texas, which has no state income tax.
Virginia income tax for 2026
Virginia taxes wages at 2%–5.75%. Four brackets from 2% to 5.75%, identical for every filing status; 5.75% applies above just $17,000. Standard deduction stays at $8,750 / $17,500 for 2026; $930 exemption per person.
| Rate | Taxable income (all filers) |
|---|---|
| 2% | $0 – $3,000 |
| 3% | $3,000 – $5,000 |
| 5% | $5,000 – $17,000 |
| 5.75% | Over $17,000 |
- Single: standard deduction $8,750, personal exemption $930 (deducted from income)
- Married jointly: standard deduction $17,500, personal exemption $1,860 (deducted from income)
Other Virginia paycheck deductions
Virginia has no state payroll programs that come out of employees' pay — only federal Social Security and Medicare.
Local taxes: No local income taxes.
Sources: tax.virginia.gov · tax.virginia.gov · irs.gov
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An estimate for a simple W-2 filer, not tax or payroll advice. Your pay stub and W-4 settings are the final word.