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What you should know about Virginia taxes
Virginia has four brackets with a top rate of 5.75% that kicks in at just $17,000. Most workers pay the top rate on nearly all their income. Northern Virginia workers commuting to DC benefit from reciprocity.
Virginia Income Tax Brackets — 2026
| Tax Rate | Taxable Income Range |
|---|---|
| 2% | $0 – $3,000 |
| 3% | $3,001 – $5,000 |
| 5% | $5,001 – $17,000 |
| 5.75% | $17,001+ |
Virginia's Tax Brackets for 2026
Virginia has four brackets, but the top rate of 5.75% begins at just $17,000 of taxable income — meaning virtually every full-time worker pays this rate on the bulk of their earnings. The effective rate on a $70,000 salary is about 5.4% after the standard deduction of $8,000 for single filers. Virginia does not have any city or county income taxes. The Commonwealth does offer an age deduction: residents 65+ can deduct up to $12,000 of income (means-tested above certain income thresholds). Virginia taxes most retirement income but fully excludes Social Security benefits.
Northern Virginia, Hampton Roads, and Richmond
Virginia has three distinct economic regions. Northern Virginia (Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun) is essentially an extension of DC — government contractors, tech firms (Amazon HQ2 in Crystal City), and federal agencies dominate. Hampton Roads (Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Newport News) is anchored by the US Navy, Huntington Ingalls shipbuilding, and a growing port complex. Richmond has a financial services cluster (Capital One, Markel) and state government. Virginia has reciprocity with DC, Maryland, Kentucky, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. If you live in Northern Virginia and work in DC, you only pay Virginia state tax — not DC tax. The $12.00 minimum wage applies statewide.