Virginia Paycheck Calculator
2026 tax year · Figures checked October 2, 2026
On a $60,000 salary in Virginia, take-home pay is about $47,754 a year, or $1,836.70 every two weeks, after federal and state taxes.
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Take-home pay: $1,836.70 every two weeks
| Per paycheck | Per year | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,307.69 | $60,000.00 |
| Federal income tax | −$193.08 | −$5,020.00 |
| Social Security | −$143.08 | −$3,720.00 |
| Medicare | −$33.46 | −$870.00 |
| Virginia income tax | −$101.38 | −$2,635.90 |
| Take-home pay | $1,836.70 | $47,754.10 |
How Virginia taxes your paycheck
Virginia withholds state income tax at graduated rates from 2% to 5.75%.
Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%) come out of every paycheck as well.
Source: Virginia's official tax guidance, checked October 2, 2026.
Take-home pay in Virginia by wage
| Pay | State taxes | Take-home a year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15 an hour | $979.90 | $26,269.30 | $1,010.36 |
| $20 an hour | $1,577.90 | $34,027.70 | $1,308.76 |
| $25 an hour | $2,175.90 | $41,786.10 | $1,607.16 |
| $30 an hour | $2,773.90 | $49,544.50 | $1,905.56 |
| $40 an hour | $3,969.90 | $63,391.30 | $2,438.13 |
| $50,000 a year | $2,060.90 | $40,294.10 | $1,549.77 |
| $60,000 a year | $2,635.90 | $47,754.10 | $1,836.70 |
| $75,000 a year | $3,498.40 | $58,094.10 | $2,234.39 |
| $100,000 a year | $4,935.90 | $74,244.10 | $2,855.54 |
| $125,000 a year | $6,373.40 | $90,330.10 | $3,474.23 |
| $150,000 a year | $7,810.90 | $105,980.10 | $4,076.16 |
Single filer, standard Form W-4, paid every two weeks; hourly wages assume 40 hours a week. State taxes are income tax plus payroll deductions.
Virginia vs. neighboring states
| State | State taxes | Take-home a year |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | $0 | $50,390 |
| North Carolina | $1,933 | $48,457 |
| Kentucky | $1,982 | $48,408 |
| West Virginia | $2,058 | $48,332 |
| District of Columbia | $2,454 | $47,937 |
| Maryland | $2,537 | $47,854 |
| Virginia | $2,636 | $47,754 |
Take-home pay on a $60,000 salary, single filer, highest first.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Virginia's income tax on wages?
Virginia withholds state income tax at graduated rates from 2% to 5.75%. The exact amount depends on your pay, filing status and the withholding certificate you give your employer.
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Virginia?
About $47,754 a year, or $1,836.70 every two weeks, for a single filer with a standard Form W-4 (2026).
What payroll taxes do Virginia employees pay?
Virginia has no employee payroll deductions such as disability or paid leave insurance, so the only payroll taxes are federal: Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%).
What does this estimate leave out?
It leaves out tax credits, itemized deductions and extra withholding you ask for on your W-4. Your actual tax for the year is settled when you file your return.