Take-home pay in Vermont by salary
Yearly take-home pay for a single filer paid every two weeks, with no 401(k), HSA or insurance deductions, under the 2026 federal rules and Vermont's 2025 state rules. Social Security is 6.2% up to $184,500 of wages and Medicare 1.45%.
| Salary | Federal tax | Social Security + Medicare | Vermont tax | Take-home | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $906 | $33,414 | $1,285.15 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $1,576 | $48,814 | $1,877.45 |
| $80,000 | $8,770 | $6,120 | $2,820 | $62,290 | $2,395.78 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $4,140 | $75,040 | $2,886.16 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $7,613 | $106,178 | $4,083.76 |
Taxes on $100,000 come to 25% of gross pay in Vermont; on $40,000 they are 16.5%. Local income taxes are not included; enter a rate in the calculator if your city or county charges one.
Per paycheck by pay schedule
The same take-home pay split by how often you are paid. Federal and state taxes are worked out for the whole year here, so the yearly total is the same on every schedule.
| Salary | Weekly (52) | Biweekly (26) | Semimonthly (24) | Monthly (12) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $642.57 | $1,285.15 | $1,392.24 | $2,784.49 |
| $60,000 | $938.73 | $1,877.45 | $2,033.91 | $4,067.82 |
| $80,000 | $1,197.89 | $2,395.78 | $2,595.42 | $5,190.85 |
| $100,000 | $1,443.08 | $2,886.16 | $3,126.67 | $6,253.35 |
| $150,000 | $2,041.88 | $4,083.76 | $4,424.07 | $8,848.14 |
A $5,000 raise on a $60,000 salary adds about $3,764 a year to take-home pay in Vermont, $144.76 per biweekly paycheck. The rest goes to $600 federal income tax, $383 Social Security and Medicare and $254 Vermont income tax.
Vermont income tax in 2026
Vermont has 4 brackets from 3.35% to 8.75%, and the top rate starts at $249,700 of taxable income for a single filer. A single filer on $60,000 pays about $1,576 of it for 2026. Vermont's four brackets run from 3.35% to 8.75%, and filers with more than $150,000 of income pay at least 3% of their income.
The brackets, the $7,650 deduction and the $5,300 exemption are the 2025 amounts, as the 2026 figures were not published when we checked.
Vermont had not published its 2026 inflation adjustments when we checked in October 2026, so the amounts below are the 2025 ones, the latest official figures.
To set your Vermont withholding, give your employer Form W-4VT, the Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate.
Sales tax is separate from the paycheck: 6% at the state level in Vermont, 6.43% on average with local taxes. The Vermont sales tax calculator adds it to a price.
Vermont tax brackets, 2025
| Rate | Single | Married, joint | Head of household |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.35% | $0 to $49,400 | $0 to $82,500 | $0 to $66,200 |
| 6.6% | $49,400 to $119,700 | $82,500 to $199,450 | $66,200 to $171,000 |
| 7.6% | $119,700 to $249,700 | $199,450 to $304,000 | $171,000 to $276,850 |
| 8.75% | Over $249,700 | Over $304,000 | Over $276,850 |
Taxable income after the deductions and exemptions below.
Deductions, exemptions and credits
| Standard deduction | $7,650 single, $15,300 joint, $11,450 head of household |
|---|---|
| Personal exemption | $5,300 single, $10,600 joint |
| Minimum tax | At least 3% of income once income passes $150,000 |
Vermont compared with neighboring states
Take-home pay on $80,000 for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions, computed with the same 2026 rules as the calculator, and how much more or less each state leaves than Vermont at three salaries. State payroll deductions are included.
| State | Income tax | Take-home on $80,000 | vs Vermont on $40,000 | on $80,000 | on $150,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | No state income tax | $65,110 | +$906 | +$2,820 | +$7,613 |
| New York | 3.9% to 10.9% | $61,010 | −$861 | −$1,280 | −$1,120 |
| Massachusetts | 5% flat | $60,962 | −$1,058 | −$1,328 | −$357 |
On $80,000 a single filer keeps $2,820 more a year in New Hampshire than in Vermont, but $1,328 less in Massachusetts. At $150,000 the gap with New Hampshire is $7,613 a year, wider.
Sales tax shifts the picture a little. At average combined rates, $10,000 of taxable purchases carries $643 of tax in Vermont, against $0 in New Hampshire, $625 in Massachusetts and $854 in New York.
Other states with tax brackets: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Kansas. The paycheck calculator page compares all 50 states and DC on one salary.
Budget with the net number: the 50/30/20 budget planner splits monthly take-home pay into needs, wants and savings. To turn an hourly wage into a salary first, use the salary converter.
Sources
Figures checked in October 2026. The state rows use the same data as the calculator: the Tax Foundation survey as of January 1, 2026, updated with laws signed later in 2026, and each state's own worksheets for phase-outs. Estimates only, not tax advice.
- Tax Foundation: State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026 (as of February 2026)
- IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32: 2026 federal tax brackets and standard deduction
- Vermont revenue department: official forms and withholding
- Vermont Department of Taxes: Form W-4VT
Frequently asked questions
How much is $60,000 after taxes in Vermont?
About $48,814 a year for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions, or $1,877.45 per biweekly paycheck. That is after $5,020 of federal income tax, $4,590 of Social Security and Medicare and $1,576 of Vermont income tax. The same salary leaves $1,576 more in New Hampshire. Married filers and anyone with a 401(k) or health premiums keep more; the calculator above handles both.
What are the Vermont tax brackets for 2026?
4 brackets from 3.35% to 8.75%. The top rate starts at $249,700 of taxable income for single filers and $304,000 for married couples filing jointly. Standard deduction: $7,650 single, $15,300 joint, $11,450 head of household. These are the 2025 figures, the latest published.
Which state withholding form do I fill out in Vermont?
To set your Vermont withholding, give your employer Form W-4VT, the Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate.
Does Vermont have local income tax?
No. The Tax Foundation's 2026 survey lists local income taxes only in Alabama, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Oregon and Pennsylvania. Vermont is not among them, so the local field stays at 0.
What is the take-home pay on $100,000 in Vermont?
About $75,040 a year, $2,886.16 per biweekly paycheck, for a single filer. Taxes come to 25% of gross pay: $13,170 federal income tax, $7,650 Social Security and Medicare and $4,140 Vermont income tax.
How much Vermont income tax do I pay on $80,000?
About $2,820 a year for a single filer, $108.45 per biweekly paycheck, on top of $8,770 of federal income tax and $6,120 of Social Security and Medicare. Take-home pay is about $62,290 a year.
Do you take home more in Vermont or in New Hampshire?
On $80,000 a single filer keeps $2,820 more a year in New Hampshire than in Vermont, but $1,328 less in Massachusetts. At $150,000 the gap with New Hampshire is $7,613 a year, wider. New Hampshire: no state income tax; Vermont: 3.35% to 8.75%. Both figures are for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions under the 2026 rules.