Virginia judgment & prejudgment interest rates
Everything Virginia charges in interest on a money judgment or an overdue debt, in one place — the rate after judgment and the rate before it, each verified against the statute and linked to its full page with sources, history, and carve-outs.
| Metric | Rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Post-judgment interest | 6% | Set by statute |
| Prejudgment interest | 6% | Discretionary |
Post-judgment interest
Virginia's post-judgment interest rate is 6% per year. Virginia judgments carry 6% per year by default under Va. Code §6.2-302 (applied via §8.01-382), as simple interest. A judgment on a contract carries the higher of the lawful contract rate or 6%.
→ Full Virginia post-judgment page — statute, effective-date history, and source.
Prejudgment interest
Virginia's prejudgment interest rate is 6% per year (discretionary). In Virginia, prejudgment interest is discretionary: a court may award it, and when it does the rate is 6% per year under Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-382. Prejudgment interest in Virginia is DISCRETIONARY as to both whether to award it and the date it commences — § 8.01-382 says the factfinder "may provide for interest on any principal sum…
→ Full Virginia prejudgment page — when it applies, accrual, compounding, and carve-outs.
Frequently asked
What is the post-judgment interest rate in Virginia?
As of July 9, 2026, the Virginia post-judgment interest rate is 6% per year. Virginia’s flat 6% judgment rate.
What is the prejudgment interest rate in Virginia?
Virginia's prejudgment interest rate is 6% per year (discretionary). Prejudgment interest in Virginia is DISCRETIONARY as to both whether to award it and the date it commences — § 8.01-382 says the factfinder "may provide for interest on any principal sum…
Is Virginia judgment interest simple or compound, and when does it start?
See each rate's page for the exact compounding rule, accrual date, and statutory carve-outs — Virginia prejudgment interest in particular turns on the type of claim.
Compare every state on the state interest-rate index and the prejudgment interest index, or run the numbers with our interest calculators. Reference data only — not legal advice.