See your real net paycheck in Arlington for 2026. Break down federal tax, state income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, then view weekly, biweekly, and monthly take-home pay.
Last updated: May 2026 · Data: U.S. Census, BLS, IRS, state and city sources
Arlington median household income: $137,000 · Avg 1BR rent: $2,200/mo
Virginia levies a state income tax (2% to 5.75%) that comes out of every Arlington paycheck on top of federal tax and FICA. Virginia has four income tax brackets with a top rate of 5.75% that kicks in at just $17,000. This means most Virginia residents pay at or near the top rate. The state does not tax Social Security benefits.
| Gross Salary | Annual Take-Home | Monthly Take-Home | Effective Tax Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $32,998 | $2,750 | 17.5% |
| $60,000 | $47,918 | $3,993 | 20.1% |
| $80,000 | $61,186 | $5,099 | 23.5% |
| $137,000 | $97,635 | $8,136 | 28.7% |
| $120,000 | $86,993 | $7,249 | 27.5% |
| $160,000 | $112,033 | $9,336 | 30.0% |
Single filer, standard deduction, no pre-tax deductions. Estimates only.
Arlington sits directly across the Potomac from Washington, D.C., and hosts the Pentagon, a dense federal and defense-contracting economy, and Amazon's HQ2 in National Landing, giving it some of the highest household incomes and housing costs in Virginia.
| Local Metric | Arlington (2026 estimate) |
|---|---|
| Metro population | 235,000 |
| County / jurisdiction | Arlington County |
| Cost of living index (US avg = 100) | 133 |
| Regional living wage, single adult | $24.00/hour |
| Regional living wage, one earner supporting a family of four | $48.00/hour |
| Applicable minimum wage | $15.00/hour |
| Average rent, 1-bedroom | $2,200/month |
| Average rent, 2-bedroom | $2,800/month |
| Median home price | $750,000 |
| Median household income | $137,000/year |
| Combined sales tax rate | 6% |
| Effective property tax rate | 1% of value/year |
Local figures are 2026 estimates compiled from U.S. Census and Zillow housing data, and city and county sources. Verify current figures before relying on them.
On a $137,000 salary (single, standard deduction) in Arlington, estimated take-home pay is roughly $97,635/year. With median household income near $137,000 and average 1-bedroom rent of $2,200/month, housing alone can take a large share of net pay.
Federal income tax and FICA (Social Security 6.2% up to $176,100, Medicare 1.45%) apply to every worker. Virginia state income tax (2% to 5.75%) also applies in Arlington.
Arlington does not impose a city income tax. Your paycheck reflects federal tax, Virginia state tax, and FICA.
For the 2025 tax year filed in 2026, the federal standard deduction is $15,000 (single) and $30,000 (married filing jointly). This calculator applies it before computing federal and state income tax.
Contribute more to a pre-tax 401(k) or 403(b), use an HSA or FSA, and claim eligible deductions. These reduce federal and Virginia state income tax, though most do not reduce Social Security or Medicare.