Vermont Paycheck Calculator
A quick take-home pay estimate for Vermont, covering federal income tax, FICA, plus state tax. Start from $75,000 or type your own figures.
How Vermont Taxes Your Paycheck
Vermont uses graduated rates across 4 brackets, from 3.35% to 8.75%. The top rate applies to taxable income above roughly $249,700 for a single filer. Single filers get an estimated state deduction of $12,950.
State withholding changes go through Form W-4VT, which you give to your employer.
Vermont has four brackets that reach 8.75% and a personal exemption for each person.
Minimum Wage in Vermont: Weekly and Yearly Take-Home
The wage floor in Vermont is $14.42 per hour, according to the rates the Labor Department listed for July 1, 2026. Working full time at the floor means $576.80 gross each week, about $494.40 net for a single filer without deductions, and $25,709 a year. State taxes and payroll programs claim roughly $571 a year at this level.
Against the $56,390 median wage in Vermont, a full-time minimum-wage year of $29,994 equals about 53%.
Minimum wages are revised often. The hourly paycheck calculator handles any rate, and the Vermont labor department publishes the current one.
Typical Vermont Salaries and Their Take-Home Pay
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for May 2025 show a median wage of $56,390 a year in Vermont, 11% above the national median of $50,980. The average (mean) is $69,050, spread over roughly 303,900 jobs.
Net pay at four points on the Vermont wage scale (single filer, biweekly, no deductions), after federal tax, FICA, state tax and programs:
| Where you sit | Yearly pay | Yearly net | Net per two weeks | Tax share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,910 | $30,265 | $1,164.02 | 15.7% |
| Median | $56,390 | $46,034 | $1,770.54 | 18.4% |
| Average (mean) | $69,050 | $55,310 | $2,127.29 | 19.9% |
| Upper earners (75th percentile) | $79,240 | $61,806 | $2,377.14 | 22% |
OEWS counts wage and salary jobs and leaves out the self-employed. Your own pay depends on your job and employer. Enter it in the salary paycheck calculator.
When You Get Paid in Vermont
Vermont allows weekly pay, or biweekly and semimonthly pay with written notice. That is the general rule in the DOL's state payday table. Some industries and job types are treated differently, so ask the Vermont labor department if you are unsure.
The allowed pay schedules for a full-time salary of $56,400 a year (the BLS median wage there), single filer, no deductions:
| Frequency | Gross each check | Net each check |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly (52 a year) | $1,084.62 | $885.42 |
| Biweekly (26 a year) | $2,169.23 | $1,770.84 |
| Semimonthly (24 a year) | $2,350.00 | $1,918.41 |
Compare frequencies in the pay frequency guide, or run your own numbers in the semimonthly and monthly calculators.
Vermont Programs, Local Taxes and Deductions
State Payroll Programs
Vermont has no employee-paid payroll programs in this estimate.
Local Taxes
Vermont has no local wage taxes.
Pre-Tax Deductions
In Vermont, contributions to a traditional 401(k), an HSA or health premiums typically reduce state taxable wages as well. More in paycheck deductions.
Vermont Income Tax Brackets
Where each Vermont rate starts and stops for a single filer once the $12,950 deduction is applied:
| Income band | Tax rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $49,400 | 3.35% |
| $49,400 to $119,700 | 6.6% |
| $119,700 to $249,700 | 7.6% |
| $249,700 and up | 8.75% |
From $30,000 to $150,000 in Vermont
A $75,000 salary leaves a single filer in Vermont with about $59,103 a year. That ranks 21 of 51 for take-home pay and is $222 above the national median of $58,880.
| Salary | Net per check (biweekly) | Net per year | Total tax rate | State tax + programs / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $988.99 | $25,714 | 14.3% | $571 |
| $45,000 | $1,433.22 | $37,264 | 17.2% | $1,074 |
| $60,000 | $1,877.45 | $48,814 | 18.6% | $1,576 |
| $75,000 | $2,273.18 | $59,103 | 21.2% | $2,490 |
| $100,000 | $2,886.16 | $75,040 | 25% | $4,140 |
| $150,000 | $4,083.76 | $106,178 | 29.2% | $7,613 |
How Vermont Stacks Up Regionally
The same $75,000 paid to a single filer with no deductions, in Vermont and the states beside it:
| State | Yearly take-home | State taxes and programs | Versus this state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont (this page) | $59,103 | $2,490 | +$0 |
| New Hampshire | $61,592 | $0 | +$2,490 |
| New York | $57,784 | $3,808 | -$1,318 |
| Massachusetts | $57,718 | $3,875 | -$1,385 |
Read the final column as yearly take-home compared with Vermont. Where you work usually decides which state taxes the wages, with your home state possibly crediting it, so look at both sides of the line.
How to Keep More of Your Vermont Paycheck
- In Vermont, a pre-tax dollar can save state tax at up to 8.75% in addition to the federal saving, when the deduction applies.
- After a move, marriage or new child, refresh Form W-4VT with your employer.
- Local taxes can apply on top: Vermont has no local wage taxes.
- See paycheck deductions and 401(k) deductions for the federal side.
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Vermont Paycheck FAQ
Is there state income tax on wages in Vermont?
Yes. Tax on wages in Vermont climbs from 3.35% to 8.75% across brackets.
How much is a $60,000 salary after taxes in Vermont?
About $1,877.45 every two weeks, or $48,814 over the year, once federal tax, FICA and Vermont tax are taken out (single filer, no deductions).
How much is the minimum wage in Vermont in 2026?
The US Department of Labor lists Vermont at $14.42 an hour for July 1, 2026. At 40 hours a week that is about $494.40 take-home per week for a single filer.
What is the typical wage in Vermont?
The BLS reports a median annual wage of $56,390 and a mean of $69,050 in Vermont across all occupations (OEWS, May 2025). At the median, a single filer takes home about $46,034 a year.
How often do employers in Vermont have to pay?
Vermont allows weekly pay, or biweekly and semimonthly pay with written notice. Industries and job types can differ; the state labor department can confirm.
Are there local income taxes in Vermont?
Vermont has no local wage taxes. The calculator has a local tax field if one applies to you.
What state form sets withholding in Vermont?
Vermont uses Form W-4VT for state withholding elections. Federal withholding is set on Form W-4.
What if I work in Vermont but live across the state line?
The state where the work is done normally taxes the wages, while the state you live in may offer a credit. If you live in New Hampshire and work in Vermont, or the other way round, read both states' rules and ask payroll about reciprocity.
Where does Vermont place for keeping your paycheck?
Take-home on $75,000 (single filer) puts Vermont at 21 of 51 including DC, at about $59,103 a year.
How these numbers are figured: 2026 IRS withholding rules (Publication 15-T) and state figures last verified September 2026. Results are estimates. Read the full methodology and sources.