Virginia Paycheck Calculator

Calculate your virginia paycheck calculator: net pay after FICA, federal and Virginia state income tax — official tables, updated yearly.

Quick answer

A $5,000 monthly gross in Virginia (single, standard W-4) takes home about $3,975.05 after FICA, federal and state taxes.

Gross pay5,000.00 USD

Net pay (take-home)4,199.17 USD

FICA (SS + Medicare)382.50 USDSS 310.00 + Medicare 72.50

Federal income tax418.33 USDW-4 standard, Single

State income tax (virginia)0.00 USDNo state income tax

Net pay (annual)50,390.00 USD

Effective tax rate16.0%All deductions vs gross

Take-home %84.0%

How to Use This Calculator

Enter your gross pay for one pay period.
Choose your pay frequency (weekly, biweekly, semi-monthly or monthly).
Select your filing status (single or married filing jointly).
Read the results: net pay, FICA, federal and state withholding.

The Formula

Net pay = gross pay − FICA − federal income tax withholding − Virginia state income tax. FICA is 6.2% (Social Security, up to the wage base) + 1.45% (Medicare). Federal withholding uses the IRS percentage method. State income tax: graduated brackets (2025 data).

FICASocial Security 6.2% + Medicare 1.45%

FederalPercent method, W-4 standard, 2026 brackets

StateState income tax: graduated brackets (2025 data)

Worked Example: $5,000 Monthly in Virginia

For a $5,000 monthly gross (single, standard W-4): FICA + federal withholding + state tax leave an estimated net pay of $3,975.05 — about 80% of your gross.

Take-Home Pay by Monthly Gross (Single)

Monthly gross	Filing status	Estimated net pay	Take-home %
$3,000	Single	$2,483.05	83%
$5,000	Single	$3,975.05	80%
$8,000	Single	$5,967.22	75%

Estimates use official tax tables; your W-4 choices and pre-tax deductions change the result.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is take-home pay in Virginia?

Take-home pay is your gross pay minus FICA, federal income tax withholding and Virginia state income tax. For a $5,000 monthly gross (single, standard W-4) the estimate is $3,975.05.

What is the Virginia income tax rate?

State income tax: graduated brackets (2025 data).

Does the calculator include Social Security and Medicare?

Yes — FICA is applied at 6.2% for Social Security (up to the annual wage base) and 1.45% for Medicare.

Why might my real paystub differ?

This estimate assumes a standard W-4 with no adjustments. Pre-tax deductions, dependents, and local taxes change the result.