Virginia Payroll Tax Calculator 2026
Calculate Virginia state income tax, federal withholding, Social Security, Medicare, and net take-home pay.
2026 Virginia tax rates · FICA · Virginia VA-4
State Income Tax
Up to 5.75% (progressive)
Social Security
6.2%
Medicare
1.45%
State Form
Virginia VA-4
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Enter your salary or hourly rate and get a full breakdown: Virginia state tax, federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and exact net pay.
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Virginia Tax Guide
Virginia Payroll Tax Overview 2026
Virginia uses a progressive income tax with a top rate of 5.75%. Higher earners pay a larger percentage of their income — different brackets apply to different income ranges.
Virginia has four income tax brackets with rates from 2% to 5.75%. The top rate applies to income over $17,000 — meaning most workers pay 5.75%.
Virginia's top bracket starts at just $17,000 of taxable income, so virtually all full-time workers pay the 5.75% top rate.
Virginia Payroll Tax Summary
State Income TaxUp to 5.75% (progressive)
Tax TypeProgressive (brackets)
Social Security6.2% on first $176,100
Medicare1.45% (+ 0.9% over $200K)
FUTA (employer)0.6% on first $7,000
Employee FormVirginia VA-4
FAQ
Virginia payroll tax questions
What is the top Virginia income tax rate for 2026?
Virginia's top income tax rate is 5.75% for 2026. This is a marginal rate — it only applies to income above the top bracket threshold. Lower income falls into lower brackets. Use the calculator above to see your effective rate.
What taxes do Virginia employees pay on their paycheck?
Virginia employees pay: (1) Federal income tax (based on W-4 withholding); (2) Social Security tax (6.2% on wages up to $176,100); (3) Medicare tax (1.45%, plus 0.9% on income over $200,000); (4) Virginia state income tax (Up to 5.75% (progressive)); The employer matches the Social Security and Medicare portions.
What payroll withholding form do Virginia employees use?
Virginia employees complete Virginia VA-4 for state withholding in addition to the federal W-4. Employers use both forms to calculate the correct combined withholding amount.
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