STATE TAX COMPARISON · TAX YEAR 2026
DC vs Virginia taxes in 2026
Both use graduated rates, the District of Columbia from 4% to 10.75% and Virginia from 2% to 5.75%. For single filers, take-home pay is higher in the District of Columbia up to $75,000 and higher in Virginia from $100,000 up, by $4,721 at $250,000. For a married couple with two children, take-home pay is higher in the District of Columbia up to $100,000 and higher in Virginia from $150,000 up, by $4,016 at $250,000.
Your estimate
- You keep more in District of Columbia
- $69.90 a year
- District of Columbia income tax
- $3,428.50
- Virginia income tax
- $3,498.40
- Take-home in District of Columbia
- $58,164.00
- Take-home in Virginia
- $58,094.10
Take-home pay in the District of Columbia and Virginia
Take-home pay is wages minus state income tax, federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare. Property, sales and other taxes are not included.
| District of Columbia | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 in wages: $227 more take-home in District of Columbia | ||
| State income tax | $1,834 | $2,061 |
| Take-home pay | $40,521 | $40,294 |
| $75,000 in wages: $70 more take-home in District of Columbia | ||
| State income tax | $3,429 | $3,498 |
| Take-home pay | $58,164 | $58,094 |
| $100,000 in wages: $596 more take-home in Virginia | ||
| State income tax | $5,532 | $4,936 |
| Take-home pay | $73,649 | $74,244 |
| $150,000 in wages: $1,971 more take-home in Virginia | ||
| State income tax | $9,782 | $7,811 |
| Take-home pay | $104,010 | $105,980 |
| $250,000 in wages: $4,721 more take-home in Virginia | ||
| State income tax | $18,282 | $13,561 |
| Take-home pay | $164,901 | $169,621 |
| District of Columbia | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 in wages: $529 more take-home in District of Columbia | ||
| State income tax | $868 | $1,397 |
| Take-home pay | $47,927 | $47,398 |
| $75,000 in wages: $453 more take-home in District of Columbia | ||
| State income tax | $2,382 | $2,835 |
| Take-home pay | $66,641 | $66,188 |
| $100,000 in wages: $109 more take-home in District of Columbia | ||
| State income tax | $4,163 | $4,272 |
| Take-home pay | $84,947 | $84,838 |
| $150,000 in wages: $1,266 more take-home in Virginia | ||
| State income tax | $8,413 | $7,147 |
| Take-home pay | $119,172 | $120,438 |
| $250,000 in wages: $4,016 more take-home in Virginia | ||
| State income tax | $16,913 | $12,897 |
| Take-home pay | $184,955 | $188,971 |
Rates and deductions
| District of Columbia | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Rates | 4% to 10.75% | 2% to 5.75% |
| Standard deduction | $16,100 single, $32,200 joint | $8,750 single, $17,500 joint |
| Personal exemption | None | $930 single, $1,860 joint |
Retirement and Social Security
Does the District of Columbia tax Social Security?
No. The District subtracts the Social Security and tier 1 railroad retirement benefits included in federal AGI.
Does the District of Columbia tax retirement income?
Yes. Pensions and 401(k) and IRA withdrawals are taxed at the District's regular rates. Survivors of District and federal government retirees who are 62 or older can subtract survivor benefits.
Does Virginia tax Social Security?
No. Virginia does not tax Social Security benefits.
Virginia Social Security tax rules
Does Virginia tax retirement income?
Yes. Virginia taxes pensions and 401(k) and IRA withdrawals, but each person 65 or older can deduct up to $12,000, reduced above $50,000 of income ($75,000 married).