H-1B · Virginia
H-1B take-home pay in Virginia (2026)
Pick a salary to see the full breakdown — federal income tax, FICA, Virginia state income tax, and your annual / monthly / bi-weekly net.
| Gross salary | Take-home | Monthly | Effective rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $60,000 | $46,940 | $3,912 | 21.8% | Details → |
| $80,000 | $60,510 | $5,043 | 24.4% | Details → |
| $100,000 | $73,430 | $6,119 | 26.6% | Details → |
| $120,000 | $86,350 | $7,196 | 28.0% | Details → |
| $150,000 | $105,166 | $8,764 | 29.9% | Details → |
| $180,000 | $123,946 | $10,329 | 31.1% | Details → |
| $220,000 | $150,837 | $12,570 | 31.4% | Details → |
| $280,000 | $186,547 | $15,546 | 33.4% | Details → |
| $350,000 | $226,377 | $18,865 | 35.3% | Details → |
| $500,000 | $311,727 | $25,977 | 37.7% | Details → |
How Virginia state income tax works for H-1B holders
Virginia charges a single flat rate of 5.75% on taxable income. Unlike the federal system, there are no brackets — every dollar of taxable income is taxed at the same rate. This makes the state tax math simple: $H-1B take-home in Virginia is dominated by federal tax + FICA, with the flat state component layered on top.
What's different for H-1B holders in Virginia?
State income tax generally does not distinguish between visa categories — it only looks at where you live and where you work, not your immigration status. A few practical notes for H-1B holders specifically:
- Residency. Most states deem you a tax resident if you are domiciled in the state or spend more than 183 days there during the calendar year, regardless of visa type.
- FICA exemption (federal) ≠ state-tax exemption. H-1B holders pay state tax on the same basis as US workers — there is no special exemption.
- Standard deduction. As a resident alien for federal purposes, you typically qualify for the state's standard deduction (where one exists) under that state's residency rules.
Source: www.tax.virginia.gov/