What is take-home pay on $80,000 in Arlington?

A single W-2 filer keeps about $61,324 a year, or $5,110 a month (76.7% of gross).

Can you afford rent on $80,000 in Arlington?

Typical 1-bedroom rent is $2,400/month. The 30% rule implies about $96,000 of gross income. Comfortable single-earner budget: $132,000.

Tight

No — Arlington is a squeeze at this salary. Typical rent alone is hard to cover without roommates or a much cheaper unit than the city median.

No — Arlington is a squeeze at this salary. After federal, FICA, Virginia tax, and any local wage tax, take-home is about $61,324.

Typical rent alone is hard to cover without roommates or a much cheaper unit than the city median.

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Take-home

$61,324

$5,110 a month · 76.7% of gross after tax

Virginia reaches its top rate at $17,000 of taxable income. Annual liability estimate for tax year 2026, not a W-4 withholding forecast.