Vermont Paycheck Calculator
Use this free Vermont paycheck calculator to estimate your take-home pay after federal income tax, FICA and Vermont state income tax. Compare bi-weekly, monthly and annual net pay for a Vermont salary in one view.
Per-Paycheck Breakdown
2026 Tax RulesUpdated October 2026 · 2026 federal and Vermont rates ·methodology
What comes out of a Vermont paycheck
A Vermont paycheck starts with federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare. Vermont then applies rates up to 8.75% after the $12,950 standard deduction. Local rules in Vermont and payroll deductions can still change the final number.
Vermont: up to 8.75% progressive tax
Vermont uses progressive rates up to 8.75%. Vermont subtracts the $12,950 standard deduction before applying state tax. The Vermont local-tax and payroll notes below show what the state rate leaves out.
Where a Vermont paycheck goes
- Federal income tax$7,670
- FICA$5,738
- Vermont income tax$2,490
- Take-home pay$59,103
Vermont income tax is shown separately from federal withholding, Social Security and Medicare so you can see the state share.
Vermont take-home pay after taxes by salary
These Vermont figures use state rates up to 8.75% and the $12,950 standard deduction for a single filer.
| Gross salary | Take-home / yr | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $41,114 | $1,581 |
| $75,000 | $59,103 | $2,273 |
| $100,000 | $75,040 | $2,886 |
| $150,000 | $106,178 | $4,084 |
Vermont after-tax pay at other salaries
Open a nearby salary for the same state and the same 2026 assumptions.
Vermont hourly wage after tax
- $20/hr · $41,600/yr≈ $16.66/hr net
- $30/hr · $62,400/yr≈ $24.36/hr net
- $45/hr · $93,600/yr≈ $34.12/hr net
Hourly Vermont estimates assume 2,080 hours per year. The Vermont estimate leaves out local taxes and separate payroll programs.
Vermont income tax rate
- State system
- Progressive tax
- Rate range
- up to 8.75%
- Local income tax
- None
Rates used by this calculator. Confirm the current year with the Vermont Department of Taxes.
Vermont income tax brackets (single filer)
Vermont has 4 single-filer brackets from 3.35% to 8.75% in this calculator.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to $49,400 | 3.35% |
| $49,400 – $119,700 | 6.6% |
| $119,700 – $249,700 | 7.6% |
| $249,700+ | 8.75% |
What else affects a Vermont paycheck
The calculator covers federal withholding, FICA and Vermont state income tax. These rules can still change the amount you keep.
Vermont local income taxes
Vermont has no local income tax; the state rate applies statewide.
Vermont payroll deductions
Vermont does not withhold a statewide paid-family-leave or disability premium from employee pay.
Vermont filing and residency
Vermont uses progressive rates up to 8.75% with a standard deduction and exemptions worth about $12,950 for single filers; file a Vermont return if state tax was withheld.
What Vermont income tax costs vs Texas
Texas has no wage income tax, so the gap below is what Vermont takes for state income tax at each salary, while federal income tax and FICA stay the same.
| Gross salary | Take-home in Vermont | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $41,114 | −$1,241 |
| $75,000 | $59,103 | −$2,490 |
| $100,000 | $75,040 | −$4,140 |
| $150,000 | $106,178 | −$7,613 |
State income tax and any state payroll insurance are included.
Vermont net pay by filing status and pay frequency
Vermont figures use the same $75,000 salary, the $12,950 standard deduction, and no pre-tax deductions. Married figures assume a joint return with one income.
| Filing status | Take-home / yr | Per check |
|---|---|---|
| Single | $59,103 | $2,273 |
| Married filing jointly | $62,978 | $2,422 |
How often you are paid
- Weekly (52/yr)$1,137
- Bi-Weekly (26/yr)$2,273
- Semi-Monthly (24/yr)$2,463
- Monthly$4,925
Annual Vermont take-home divided across the standard number of pay periods.
Money moves for a Vermont paycheck
State-specific points that change the number at the bottom of your check.
Estimate local withholding
The state-only number is a starting point for Vermont. Check the city, county or school district rate that applies to your Vermont workplace before you budget the final amount.
Ask about payroll premiums
Beyond federal withholding, Vermont payroll may include a paid-leave, disability or local program. Ask payroll which deductions apply to you.
Review your state return
Keep your Vermont withholding statements and confirm the filing threshold at tax time, especially if you moved or worked across state lines.
Working in Vermont: what to expect
Vermont relies on healthcare, education, tourism, agriculture and small manufacturing, with Burlington as the largest labor market.
Housing is scarce and expensive in Burlington and ski towns, while rural Vermont is more affordable but has fewer high-wage jobs.
For a Vermont worker, the state rate is only one part of the picture: housing, commuting and local taxes often decide how far a paycheck actually goes.