Vermont Paycheck Calculator
Estimate your Vermont take-home pay for 2026. Enter your salary below to see federal, FICA, and state taxes.
Take-home pay · Bi-weekly
$2,259.73
$58,753 / year · 78.3% of gross
| Gross pay | $75,000 | $2,884.62 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,670 | −$295.00 |
| Social Security | −$4,650 | −$178.85 |
| Medicare | −$1,088 | −$41.83 |
| Vermont state tax | −$2,840 | −$109.22 |
| Take-home pay | $58,753 | $2,259.73 |
| Item | Annual | Per paycheck |
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Effective tax rate 21.7%. Estimate only — excludes local taxes and credits.
Vermont take-home pay by salary (2026, single filer)
| Gross salary | Total tax | Take-home | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $6,764 | $33,236 | 16.9% |
| $60,000 | $11,460 | $48,540 | 19.1% |
| $80,000 | $18,060 | $61,940 | 22.6% |
| $100,000 | $25,310 | $74,690 | 25.3% |
| $150,000 | $44,225 | $105,775 | 29.5% |
Vermont income tax brackets (2026)
| Rate | Single — taxable income over | Married filing jointly — over |
|---|---|---|
| 3.35% | $0 | $0 |
| 6.6% | $49,400 | $82,500 |
| 7.6% | $119,700 | $199,450 |
| 8.75% | $249,700 | $304,000 |
Brackets apply to wages after Vermont's standard deduction ($7,650 single / $15,300 married, 2026). Rates are marginal — each rate applies only to income above its threshold.
Single vs. married filing jointly in Vermont
| Gross salary | Single take-home | Married take-home | Married keeps |
|---|---|---|---|
| $60,000 | $48,540 | $51,073 | +$2,532 |
| $100,000 | $74,690 | $81,801 | +$7,111 |
| $150,000 | $105,775 | $116,976 | +$11,201 |
Married figures assume one income and married-filing-jointly withholding. Two-income couples land between the two columns — switch the filing status in the calculator above to model your own split.
About Vermont paychecks & taxes
Vermont's brackets run 3.35% to 8.75%, with the top rate starting around $249,700 for singles. Middle incomes mostly sit in the 3.35%–6.6% range after a moderate standard deduction.
There are no local wage taxes in Vermont. Between the brackets and high property taxes, Vermont ranks toward the lower end for take-home pay in New England, though below-top earners fare better than the headline rates suggest.
Vermont paycheck FAQ
Does Vermont have a state income tax?
Yes. Vermont taxes wage income using progressive brackets (2026 estimate), on top of federal income tax and FICA.
What is the Vermont income tax rate for 2026?
Vermont uses progressive brackets in 2026, from 3.4% up to a top rate of 8.75% for single filers.
What is the take-home pay on $80,000 in Vermont?
On an $80,000 salary in Vermont, the estimated annual take-home pay is about $61,940 for a single filer (2026), after federal income tax, FICA, and state income tax.
Do married couples take home more in Vermont?
Yes — on a $100,000 salary in Vermont, a married filer (one income) takes home about $7,111 more per year than a single filer, thanks to the larger standard deductions and wider brackets at both federal and state level.
Sources: IRS (2026 federal brackets), Social Security Administration (FICA limits), and the Tax Foundation's 2026 state tax survey. Data verified June 2026. See our methodology & data sources for what this estimate includes and excludes.