Vermont Paycheck Calculator (2026)
Estimate your take-home pay in Vermont after federal tax, FICA, and VT state income tax, using official 2026 rates.
Estimated take-home pay · Vermont
$48,814 / year
Monthly
$4,068
Biweekly
$1,877
Hourly
$23.47
- Gross pay
- $60,000
- Federal income tax
- −$5,020
- VT state income tax
- −$1,576
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$3,720
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$870
- Take-home pay
- $48,814
- Effective tax rate
- 18.6%
How Vermont taxes paychecks in 2026
Vermont uses 4 graduated brackets from 3.4% to 8.8%. The 2026 standard deduction is $7,650 (single) / $15,300 (married). A personal exemption of $5,300 (single) / $10,600 (married) also reduces taxable income.
Single filer · 2026 VT brackets
| 3.35% | Up to $49,400 |
| 6.60% | $49,400 – $119,700 |
| 7.60% | $119,700 – $249,700 |
| 8.75% | Over $249,700 |
Married filing jointly · 2026 VT brackets
| 3.35% | Up to $82,500 |
| 6.60% | $82,500 – $199,450 |
| 7.60% | $199,450 – $304,000 |
| 8.75% | Over $304,000 |
What makes Vermont paychecks different
Vermont's four brackets run from 3.35% to 8.75%, with the 6.6% rate starting at $49,400 of taxable income for a single filer and 7.6% at $119,700. The standard deduction is $7,650 single and $15,300 joint, and a $5,300 personal exemption per person comes off as well. High earners face a floor: filers with federal adjusted gross income over $150,000 pay the greater of the regular tax or 3% of AGI. Vermont offers a $1,000 child tax credit for each child under six, one of the most generous state credits in the country.
Vermont taxes Social Security, but exempts it entirely for single filers under $50,000 and joint filers under $65,000, with a phase-out above. There are no city or town income taxes, and no reciprocity agreements, so New Hampshire residents who work in Brattleboro or White River Junction pay Vermont tax on those wages. Vermont's paid family leave program is voluntary and insurer-run, so nothing is deducted from paychecks for it.
Vermont funds K-12 education through a statewide property tax rather than local levies, with a homestead rate that adjusts to household income, so property taxes are high but income-sensitive. Sales tax is 6% with a 1% local option in some towns, and clothing and groceries are exempt.
Vermont take-home pay examples (2026)
Single filer, standard deduction, no dependents. Click a salary for the full 50-state comparison.
| Gross salary | Net / year | Net / month | Net / biweekly | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $35,000 | $29,564 | $2,464 | $1,137 | 15.5% |
| $45,000 | $37,264 | $3,105 | $1,433 | 17.2% |
| $55,000 | $44,964 | $3,747 | $1,729 | 18.2% |
| $65,000 | $52,578 | $4,381 | $2,022 | 19.1% |
| $75,000 | $59,103 | $4,925 | $2,273 | 21.2% |
| $85,000 | $65,478 | $5,456 | $2,518 | 23.0% |
| $100,000 | $75,040 | $6,253 | $2,886 | 25.0% |
| $120,000 | $87,790 | $7,316 | $3,377 | 26.8% |
| $150,000 | $106,178 | $8,848 | $4,084 | 29.2% |
How Vermont compares
Vermont's top rate of 8.8% is #9 of 51 US jurisdictions. For comparison, a $60,000 single filer keeps $48,814 in Vermont versus $50,390 in no-tax Texas and $47,961 in California. See all rates on the 2026 state income tax table.
Vermont paycheck FAQ
How much is $60,000 after taxes in Vermont?+
A single filer earning $60,000 in Vermont takes home about $48,814 per year ($4,068/month) in 2026: $5,020 goes to federal income tax, $4,590 to FICA, and $1,576 to Vermont state taxes.
What is the Vermont income tax rate in 2026?+
Vermont's 2026 income tax runs from 3.4% to 8.8% across 4 brackets (single filer).
Does Vermont tax 401(k) contributions?+
No. Traditional 401(k) contributions reduce both your federal and Vermont taxable income, so deferring salary lowers this year's tax bill.
What taxes come out of a paycheck in Vermont?+
Every Vermont paycheck loses federal income tax (10%–37% brackets) and FICA (6.2% Social Security up to $184,500 + 1.45% Medicare). Vermont uses 4 graduated brackets from 3.4% to 8.8%.
Is Vermont a high-tax or low-tax state for take-home pay?+
Vermont's top marginal rate of 8.8% ranks #9 highest of the 51 US jurisdictions in 2026. At $60,000, a single filer keeps 81% of gross pay.