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Virginia paycheck calculator 2026

This Virginia paycheck calculator estimates take-home pay per paycheck based on payroll withholding rules. Calculations include federal income tax withholding, FICA (Social Security and Medicare), and Virginia state income tax withholding. Results are payroll withholding estimates, not final tax liability.

Estimates only. Results may differ from official tax bills, pay stubs, or filed returns.

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How it works

Virginia paycheck estimates are calculated using gross pay for the pay period together with applicable federal and state payroll withholding rules. Required payroll withholdings are then applied to estimate take-home pay. Federal income tax withholding follows IRS rules, FICA covers Social Security and Medicare payroll taxes, and Virginia state income tax withholding is administered by the Virginia Department of Taxation using official withholding tables and formulas.

Examples

If gross pay changes between pay periods, the amounts withheld for federal tax, FICA, and Virginia state income tax will also change. Because Virginia uses defined marginal tax brackets for withholding, higher taxable pay results in higher withholding at the applicable rates.

Limitations and important notes

This calculator provides an estimate of payroll withholding only. Actual paychecks may differ due to employer payroll calculations, rounding, pay frequency, and how official withholding tables or formulas are applied. This estimate should not be treated as final annual tax liability. State-specific income tax and withholding rules applicable in Virginia may affect final take-home pay and are not fully captured by this estimate.

FAQs

Does Virginia have state income tax withholding?

Yes. Virginia requires state income tax withholding from employee wages, administered by the Virginia Department of Taxation.

Are different tax rates used for single and married employees?

Virginia uses the same marginal tax rate schedule for payroll withholding regardless of filing status. Differences between single and married employees are reflected through standard deductions and exemptions in the withholding calculation, not different tax brackets.

What taxes are included in this paycheck estimate?

This estimate includes federal income tax withholding, FICA for Social Security and Medicare, and Virginia state income tax withholding.

Is this the same as my final income tax?

No. This calculator estimates payroll withholding only and does not determine final tax owed or refunded when filing a tax return.

Calculations are simplified and for guidance only. Always double-check results and current rules with official sources or a qualified professional before making financial decisions.