Tax Bracket for Virginia (2026)
Last updated: January 15, 2026
Virginia (VA) Key Facts
Tax Structure
Progressive (4 brackets)
Top Marginal Rate
5.75%
Number of Brackets
4
Tax Year
2,026
How This Calculator Works in Virginia
This calculator shows which Virginia tax bracket your income falls into. Enter your income and filing status to see marginal and effective rates.
Virginia Overview
Virginia uses a progressive income tax system with 4 brackets ranging from 2% to 5.75%. Higher portions of your income are taxed at higher rates, so your effective rate is always lower than your top marginal bracket.
How Virginia Compares
Virginia's top rate of 5.75% compares to Maryland at 5.75% and North Carolina at 4.5%. Comparing effective rates is more meaningful than top rates alone.
| State | Top Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 5.75% | Maryland has an income tax rate of 5.75%. |
| North Carolina | 4.5% | North Carolina has an income tax rate of 4.5%. |
| West Virginia | 5.12% | West Virginia has an income tax rate of 5.12%. |
Virginia's income tax rate of 5.75% compares to a national average of approximately 5.04%. This is above the national average.
Tips for Virginia Residents
- 1Virginia has a progressive income tax with 4 brackets ranging from 2% to 5.75%.
- 2Your marginal rate (the rate on your last dollar) is often higher than your effective rate (total tax / total income).
- 3Moving into a higher bracket only taxes the additional income at the higher rate, not your entire income.
- 4Pre-tax 401(k) and IRA contributions can keep you in a lower Virginia bracket by reducing taxable income.
- 5Compare your effective rate rather than marginal rate when evaluating Virginia's tax impact on your finances.