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Virginia Income Tax Calculator 2026
What you owe Virginia on your income, with the 2026 rates and deductions. Updated November 15, 2026.
Virginia income tax for the year
$2,636
| Per month | $219.66 |
| Share of your income | 4.39% |
| Rate on your next dollar | 5.75% |
Single filer, wages only, standard deduction. State income tax only: federal tax is separate.
Virginia income tax rates for 2026
| Taxable income (single) | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $3,000 | 2% |
| $3,000 – $5,000 | 3% |
| $5,000 – $17,000 | 5% |
| Over $17,000 | 5.75% |
- Standard deduction (single): $8,750
- Personal exemption: $930
Virginia income tax by income
| Income | Virginia tax | Share of income | Rate on next dollar |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20,000 | $386 | 1.93% | 5% |
| $30,000 | $911 | 3.04% | 5.75% |
| $40,000 | $1,486 | 3.71% | 5.75% |
| $50,000 | $2,061 | 4.12% | 5.75% |
| $60,000 | $2,636 | 4.39% | 5.75% |
| $75,000 | $3,498 | 4.66% | 5.75% |
| $100,000 | $4,936 | 4.94% | 5.75% |
| $150,000 | $7,811 | 5.21% | 5.75% |
| $200,000 | $10,686 | 5.34% | 5.75% |
| $300,000 | $16,436 | 5.48% | 5.75% |
| $500,000 | $27,936 | 5.59% | 5.75% |
Single filer with the standard deduction. The share of income is lower than the bracket rate because part of your income is not taxed and the first dollars fall in lower brackets.
Virginia income tax vs. neighboring states
| State | Rates | Tax on $60,000 | vs. Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 2%–5.75% | $2,636 | — |
| Kentucky | 3.5% | $1,982 | −$654 |
| Maryland | 2%–6.5% | $2,486 | −$150 |
| North Carolina | 3.99% | $1,885 | −$751 |
| Tennessee | none | $0 | −$2,636 |
| West Virginia | 2.11%–4.58% | $1,866 | −$770 |
| District of Columbia | 4%–10.75% | $2,454 | −$182 |
What a Virginia worker pays in total
State income tax is one part of the bill. On a $60,000 salary a single filer in Virginia pays $5,020 of federal income tax, $4,590 of Social Security and Medicare, $2,636 of Virginia income tax. That leaves $47,754 a year. The Virginia paycheck calculator shows it per paycheck.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income tax rate in Virginia?
Virginia taxes wages at rates from 2% to 5.75%, depending on income in 2026.
How much Virginia income tax do I pay on $60,000?
A single filer earning $60,000 pays about $2,636 in Virginia income tax in 2026. That is 4.39% of income, lower than the top bracket rate because of the deduction and the lower brackets.
How does Virginia compare with other states?
On a $60,000 salary, Virginia ranks 45th lowest of the 50 states and DC for state income tax. Among its neighbors, Tennessee charges the least.
Is Virginia income tax on top of federal income tax?
Yes. State income tax is separate from federal income tax, and you pay both. On $60,000, that is $5,020 federal and $2,636 to Virginia.
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