How much is taken out of a paycheck in Vermont?
A single filer earning $60,000 in Vermont and paid every two weeks keeps about $1,877.45 of each $2,307.69 paycheck. Federal income tax takes $193.08, Social Security and Medicare take $176.54 and Vermont income tax takes $60.62. Altogether that is 18.6% of gross pay. The full method behind these figures is on the paycheck calculator page.
Vermont state income tax rates for 2026
Each rate applies only to the part of taxable income inside its bracket.
| Rate | Single | Married filing jointly | Head of household |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.35% | $0 to $50,750 | $0 to $84,700 | $0 to $68,000 |
| 6.6% | $50,750 to $122,850 | $84,700 to $204,750 | $68,000 to $175,500 |
| 7.6% | $122,850 to $256,300 | $204,750 to $312,050 | $175,500 to $284,150 |
| 8.75% | Over $256,300 | Over $312,050 | Over $284,150 |
Taxable income is pay after the Vermont standard deduction: $7,650 for single filers, $15,300 for married couples filing jointly and $11,450 for heads of household.
Take-home pay by salary in Vermont
Yearly take-home pay for a single filer paid every two weeks, with no 401(k) or other deductions.
| Salary | Federal tax | Social Security + Medicare | Vermont taxes | Take-home a year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $571 | $25,714 | $988.99 |
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $906 | $33,414 | $1,285.15 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,241 | $41,114 | $1,581.30 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $1,576 | $48,814 | $1,877.45 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $2,446 | $59,147 | $2,274.87 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $4,096 | $75,084 | $2,887.85 |
| $125,000 | $18,734 | $9,563 | $5,746 | $90,958 | $3,498.37 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $7,538 | $106,253 | $4,086.66 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $11,338 | $137,589 | $5,291.89 |
Hourly pay after taxes in Vermont
Full time is 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, or 2,080 hours a year. Switch the calculator to hourly for other schedules.
| Hourly wage | Gross a year | Take-home a year | Every two weeks | Per hour after tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $31,200 | $26,638 | $1,024.53 | $12.81 |
| $18.00 | $37,440 | $31,443 | $1,209.33 | $15.12 |
| $20.00 | $41,600 | $34,646 | $1,332.53 | $16.66 |
| $25.00 | $52,000 | $42,654 | $1,640.53 | $20.51 |
| $30.00 | $62,400 | $50,662 | $1,948.53 | $24.36 |
| $40.00 | $83,200 | $64,374 | $2,475.93 | $30.95 |
| $50.00 | $104,000 | $77,634 | $2,985.93 | $37.32 |
Vermont take-home pay compared with nearby states
The same $60,000 salary, single filer, paid every two weeks. Of the states that border Vermont, New Hampshire leaves the most in each paycheck.
| State | State taxes on $60,000 | Take-home a year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | $1,576 | $48,814 | $1,877.45 |
| Massachusetts paycheck calculator | $2,956 | $47,434 | $1,824.38 |
| New Hampshire paycheck calculator | $0 | $50,390 | $1,938.08 |
| New York paycheck calculator | $2,933 | $47,457 | $1,825.25 |
Sources
Vermont rates come from the state's own published 2026 figures: tax.vermont.gov, tax.vermont.gov, tax.vermont.gov. Federal figures follow IRS Publication 15-T. See how we calculate for every assumption.