Virginia Take-Home Pay Calculator

Calculate your actual take-home pay in Virginia after federal tax, Virginia state tax, Social Security, Medicare, and deductions. Virginia has a progressive income tax with rates from 2% to 5.

Annual Breakdown

Gross Salary
$65,000
Federal Income Tax
-$5,760
State Income Tax
-$3,221
Social Security (FICA)
-$4,030
Medicare
-$943
Annual Take-Home Pay
$51,046

Monthly Summary

Monthly Gross
$5,417
Total Deductions
-$1,163
Monthly Take-Home
$4,254
Effective Tax Rate(all deductions)
21.5%

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Virginia Tax Overview

Virginia has a progressive income tax with rates from 2% to 5.75%. The top rate kicks in at just $17,000, making it effectively a flat tax for most workers.

Progressive but effectively flat 5.75% for mostNorthern Virginia high-salary job marketNo tax on Social SecurityDiverse economy

Understanding Your Take-Home Pay in Virginia

If you work in Virginia, your take-home pay is affected by a combination of federal taxes and Virginia-specific taxes and deductions. Here's what Virginia residents and workers need to know about their paycheck.

Virginia Income Tax

Virginia has a progressive income tax with rates from 2% to 5.75%. The top rate kicks in at just $17,000, making it effectively a flat tax for most workers.

Cost of Living in Virginia

Virginia's cost of living is about 3% above the national average, with Northern Virginia being 30%+ above average. When evaluating your Virginia take-home pay, consider how far your paycheck goes based on local costs for housing, food, transportation, and healthcare.

Financial Tips for Virginia Residents

  • Virginia's top rate applies at just $17,000 — most workers effectively pay a flat 5.75%
  • Northern Virginia's proximity to D.C. offers some of the highest salaries in the country
  • Virginia does not tax Social Security benefits
  • Virginia's diverse economy spans government, defense, tech, and agriculture

Key Virginia Tax Features

  • Progressive but effectively flat 5.75% for most
  • Northern Virginia high-salary job market
  • No tax on Social Security
  • Diverse economy

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the income tax rate in Virginia?
Virginia has a progressive income tax with rates from 2% to 5.75%. The top rate kicks in at just $17,000, making it effectively a flat tax for most workers.
How much will I take home from a $75,000 salary in Virginia?
Your take-home pay from a $75,000 salary in Virginia depends on your filing status and deductions. Use the calculator above to get your exact Virginia take-home pay. As a rough estimate, single filers in Virginia with a 5.75% top rate typically take home 70-80% of their gross salary.
Does Virginia tax Social Security benefits?
This varies by state. Check the Virginia tax overview section above for details on Social Security taxation. At the federal level, up to 85% of Social Security benefits may be taxable depending on your combined income.
How does Virginia's tax rate compare to other states?
Virginia's top rate of 5.75% is at or below the national median. Compare with no-tax states like Texas and Florida, or high-tax states like California (13.3%) using our state-specific calculators.
What payroll taxes does Virginia have besides income tax?
In addition to federal FICA (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%), some states have additional payroll taxes such as State Disability Insurance (SDI), Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML), and other state-specific levies. The calculator above automatically includes any Virginia-specific payroll taxes in your calculation.

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