Paycheck Calculator 2026
Virginia Paycheck Calculator
Estimate take-home pay in Virginia after federal income tax, Virginia state tax, and FICA. The state rate below is pre-filled — adjust it for local taxes if needed.
Use this free Virginia payroll calculator and Virginia paycheck calculator for 2026 net-pay estimates — the same tax math Gusto runs on every payroll.
Pre-filled with a progressive state income tax (about 5.75% for a typical middle income). Estimates use current (2026) federal brackets and standard deductions and don't account for pre-tax deductions, credits, or every local rule — your actual paycheck may differ. Gusto runs these figures exactly on every payroll.
Virginia take-home pay by salary
Here's the estimated 2026 take-home pay for a single filer at three common salaries in Virginia, after federal income tax, Virginia state income tax, and FICA. Adjust the calculator above for your own numbers.
| Annual salary | Federal tax | VA state tax | FICA | Take-home / yr | Take-home / mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $45,000 | $3,220 | $2,588 | $3,443 | $35,750 | $2,979 |
| $65,000 | $5,620 | $3,738 | $4,973 | $50,670 | $4,223 |
| $95,000 | $12,070 | $5,463 | $7,268 | $70,200 | $5,850 |
FICA is Social Security (6.2%) plus Medicare (1.45%). Figures assume the standard deduction and no pre-tax deductions; your actual paycheck depends on your W-4, benefits, and any local taxes.
Virginia payroll taxes
Virginia has a progressive income tax that reaches its top 5.75% rate at a relatively low income level.
On top of any state tax, every Virginia paycheck has federal income tax withheld based on the employee's W-4, plus Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%). Employers also pay federal and state unemployment taxes. See the full breakdown in our payroll taxes guide.
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Calculating this by hand every pay period is error-prone. Gusto handles Virginia payroll end to end — it calculates federal, state, and local taxes, files and pays them for you, and pays your team by direct deposit. Estimate any salary with the Gusto paycheck calculator, read the Gusto Payroll overview, check Gusto's pricing, or get a $300 Visa card when you run your first payroll.
Virginia paycheck FAQs
How much of a $65,000 salary is take-home pay in Virginia?
A single filer earning $65,000 a year in Virginia takes home about $50,670 — roughly $4,223 a month — after federal income tax, Virginia state income tax, and FICA. That works out to an effective tax rate of about 22.0%.
How much tax is taken out of a paycheck in Virginia?
On a $65,000 salary in Virginia, about $14,330 in taxes is withheld per year: roughly $5,620 in federal income tax, $4,030 in Social Security, $943 in Medicare, and $3,738 in Virginia state income tax.
Does Virginia have a state income tax?
Virginia has a progressive income tax that reaches its top 5.75% rate at a relatively low income level.