Vermont Paycheck Calculator 2026
See what lands in your bank account each payday. Vermont taxes wages at 3.35% to 8.75%, one of the higher top rates in the country, and employers may take a small Child Care Contribution from each paycheck.
| Line | This paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,500.00 | $65,000 |
| Federal income tax | -$191.55 | -$4,980 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | -$150.04 | -$3,901 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | -$35.09 | -$912 |
| Vermont income tax | -$60.07 | -$1,562 |
| VT Child Care Contribution (up to) | -$2.66 | -$69 |
| 401(k) | -$125.00 | -$3,250 |
| Health insurance | -$80.00 | -$2,080 |
| Take-home pay | $1,855.59 | $48,245 |
What your numbers mean
per paycheck, or $1,562 a year (2.4% of your gross pay).
to each paycheck. You keep about 77¢ of every extra dollar at this pay.
You put $125.00 into your 401(k) each paycheck, but your take-home only drops by $105.81. The difference is income tax you don't pay today.
Take-home pay at Vermont pay levels
Based on Vermont's minimum wage and its median and average wages (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). Single filer, paid every two weeks, no 401(k) or health deductions.
| Salary | Every 2 weeks | Per month | Per year | Total tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $28,200 Half the median | $934.39 | $2,024.51 | $24,294 | 13.9% |
| $29,994 Minimum wage, full time | $987.66 | $2,139.94 | $25,679 | 14.4% |
| $56,390 Median wage | $1,768.29 | $3,831.29 | $45,975 | 18.5% |
| $69,050 Average wage | $2,126.31 | $4,607.01 | $55,284 | 19.9% |
| $84,600 1.5× the median | $2,506.93 | $5,431.68 | $65,180 | 23.0% |
| $112,800 2× the median | $3,197.18 | $6,927.22 | $83,127 | 26.3% |
| $169,200 3× the median | $4,528.41 | $9,811.55 | $117,739 | 30.4% |
Hourly pay after taxes in Vermont
Single filer working 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year. Vermont's minimum wage is $14.42 an hour.
| Hourly rate | Weekly take-home | Yearly gross | Yearly take-home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $14.42 Minimum wage | $493.83 | $29,994 | $25,679 |
| $20.33 75% of the median | $675.60 | $42,286 | $35,131 |
| $27.11 Median wage | $884.13 | $56,389 | $45,975 |
| $33.20 Average wage | $1,063.23 | $69,056 | $55,288 |
| $40.67 1.5× the median | $1,253.39 | $84,594 | $65,176 |
| $54.22 2× the median | $1,598.31 | $112,778 | $83,112 |
Vermont vs nearby states: take-home on $56,390
On a $56,390 (the Vermont median) salary, a single filer keeps about $1,514 a year more in New Hampshire than in Vermont. Single filer, paid every two weeks, no 401(k) or health deductions.
| State | Every 2 weeks | Per year | vs Vermont |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | $1,768.29 | $45,975 | — |
| New Hampshire | $1,826.51 | $47,489 | +$1,514 |
| Massachusetts | $1,720.40 | $44,730 | −$1,245 |
| New York | $1,721.79 | $44,767 | −$1,209 |
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Wages in Vermont
| Median wage, all jobs | $27.11 an hour · $56,390 a year |
| Average (mean) wage | $69,050 a year |
| Take-home at the median wage | $45,975 a year · $1,768.29 every 2 weeks |
| Median household income (2024) | $82,730 |
| Jobs | 303,890 |
Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024. Take-home assumes a single filer with no pre-tax deductions.
Vermont income tax brackets 2026
Single filers
| Rate | Taxable income |
|---|---|
| 3.35% | $0 – $50,750 |
| 6.6% | $50,751 – $122,850 |
| 7.6% | $122,851 – $256,300 |
| 8.75% | Over $256,300 |
Married filing jointly
| Rate | Taxable income |
|---|---|
| 3.35% | $0 – $84,700 |
| 6.6% | $84,701 – $204,750 |
| 7.6% | $204,751 – $312,050 |
| 8.75% | Over $312,050 |
- Standard deduction: $7,650 single, $15,300 married filing jointly, $11,450 head of household.
- Personal exemption: $5,400 single, $10,800 married filing jointly.
- The brackets are Vermont's official 2026 schedule. Vermont had not yet published its 2026 standard deduction, so the 2025 amounts are used, with a $5,400 exemption to match the 2026 withholding allowance.
- With income over $150,000, Vermont tax is at least 3% of income.
Paychecks in Vermont: what to know
- Vermont's 2026 preliminary brackets tax a single filer's first $50,750 of taxable income at 3.35%, with the 8.75% top rate starting at $256,300.
- For married couples filing jointly, Vermont's 8.75% top rate starts at $312,050 of taxable income in 2026.
- Vermont employers withhold using a $5,400 annual allowance per exemption claimed on Form W-4VT in 2026.
- Vermont employers may deduct up to 0.11% of wages from paychecks to cover a quarter of the 0.44% Child Care Contribution.
- Vermonters with AGI over $150,000 owe at least 3% of AGI in state income tax, even if the brackets produce less.
- Sales tax: 6% state sales tax, plus 1% in some towns.
How this calculator works
- Gross pay. Your salary, or hourly rate × hours × 52 weeks plus overtime at 1.5×, divided by your number of paychecks.
- Pre-tax deductions. 401(k) contributions lower your income tax. Health premiums lower income tax and Social Security/Medicare.
- Federal income tax. Yearly taxable pay minus the 2026 standard deduction, run through the 2026 IRS brackets.
- Social Security and Medicare. 6.2% up to $184,500, plus 1.45% Medicare (2.35% above $200,000).
- Vermont. Yes. Vermont taxes wages at 3.35% up to 8.75% in 2026, after a standard deduction and a personal exemption. Employers may also take up to 0.11% of wages for the Child Care Contribution. Vermont also withholds VT Child Care Contribution (up to) (0.11%).
Full details and federal sources are on the methodology page.
Vermont sources
Common questions
Does Vermont have a state income tax?
Yes. Vermont taxes wages at 3.35% up to 8.75% in 2026, after a standard deduction and a personal exemption. Employers may also take up to 0.11% of wages for the Child Care Contribution.
What is the Vermont income tax rate for 2026?
Vermont has graduated income tax rates from 3.35% to 8.75% in 2026. The full 2026 brackets are listed on this page.
How much is the median Vermont salary after taxes?
The median wage in Vermont is $56,390 a year. A single filer with no 401(k) or health deductions takes home about $45,975 of it, or $1,768.29 every two weeks, which is 82% of gross pay.
What does a full-time minimum wage job in Vermont take home?
At $14.42 an hour and 40 hours a week, gross pay is $29,994 a year. A single filer takes home about $25,679, or $987.66 every two weeks.
What percentage of my paycheck goes to taxes in Vermont?
For a single filer with no pre-tax deductions in Vermont, taxes take about 14% of pay for a full-time minimum wage job ($29,994), 18% at the state median of $56,390 and 26% at twice the median ($112,800). That counts federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare, plus Vermont income tax.
How much is the median hourly wage in Vermont after taxes?
The median hourly wage in Vermont is $27.11. Working 40 hours a week, that is $56,389 a year, and a single filer takes home about $45,975, or $884.13 a week ($22.10 per hour worked).
How much does the average Vermont worker take home?
The average (mean) wage in Vermont is $69,050 a year. After 2026 taxes, a single filer earning that keeps about $55,284 a year, or $2,126.31 every two weeks. The average is higher than the median because high earners pull it up.
How are bonuses taxed in Vermont?
Employers usually withhold federal tax on a bonus at a flat 22%, plus Social Security and Medicare, and Vermont usually withholds its own flat 6.6% supplemental rate. On a $5,000 bonus with a $56,390 salary, a single filer in Vermont sees about $3,182 on payday and may get about $500 back at tax time.
What is the average salary in Vermont?
The average (mean) wage in Vermont is $69,050 a year, and the median is $56,390 ($27.11 an hour), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics for May 2025. Half of Vermont workers earn more than the median and half earn less.
What is the median household income in Vermont?
The median household income in Vermont was $82,730 in 2024, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey. Household income combines everyone in the home, so it is higher than a typical single paycheck.
What do OASDI and FICA mean on my Vermont pay stub?
OASDI is Social Security tax: 6.2% of your wages up to $184,500 in 2026. FICA is Social Security plus Medicare (1.45% of all wages, plus 0.9% above $200,000), 7.65% in total for most workers. On a Vermont minimum wage paycheck ($1,153.60 for two weeks full time), FICA takes $88.25. Vermont also withholds VT Child Care Contribution (up to) (0.11%).
How much of my paycheck goes to Social Security and Medicare?
Social Security takes 6.2% of your wages up to $184,500 in 2026, and Medicare takes 1.45% of all wages. Medicare adds another 0.9% on wages above $200,000. At the Vermont median wage of $56,390, that is $3,496 for Social Security and $818 for Medicare a year, or $165.92 per biweekly paycheck. Vermont also withholds VT Child Care Contribution (up to) (0.11%).
Why is my real paycheck a little different?
Your employer withholds using the W-4 you filled in and IRS Publication 15-T. Extra withholding, a second job, dependents, or other benefits change the number. This calculator spreads your estimated yearly tax evenly across your paychecks.
Do you take home more in Vermont or New Hampshire?
On a $56,390 (the Vermont median) salary, a single filer keeps about $1,514 a year more in New Hampshire than in Vermont. New Hampshire: $47,489, Massachusetts: $44,730, New York: $44,767; Vermont: $45,975 (single filer, $56,390 salary, no pre-tax deductions).