VirginiaSalary Calculator 2026 — Take-Home Pay After Federal & State Taxes

Virginia uses a four-bracket progressive income tax with rates of 2%, 3%, 5%, and 5.75%. The 5.75% top rate applies to income above $17,000 for single filers — one of the lowest threshold amounts for a top bracket in the country, pushing most full-time workers into the top bracket immediately. Virginia's standard deduction is $8,000 for single filers — lower than the federal $15,000, resulting in higher state taxable income. No cities in Virginia levy separate income taxes, though some jurisdictions do have business license taxes. Fairfax, Arlington, and Alexandria — the Northern Virginia DC suburbs — have no local income taxes. Virginia has moderate property taxes and a 5.3% sales tax. The state is working to raise its standard deduction, which has been a frequent legislative topic. Virginia's proximity to federal employment and contractors in Northern Virginia drives high incomes that make the low top-rate threshold particularly impactful.