Vermont paycheck taxes at a glance (2026)
| State income tax | Graduated rates from 3.35% to 8.75% |
|---|---|
| Standard deduction | $7,650 single, $15,300 married |
| Personal exemptions & credits | $5,300 per person |
| Local income taxes | None |
| Disability / paid leave deductions | Vermont Child Care Contribution (0.11%) |
| Federal taxes | Income tax plus Social Security 6.2% and Medicare 1.45% |
Good to know
- Brackets: 3.35%, 6.6% above $49,400, 7.6% above $119,700, 8.75% above $249,700 (single).
- Standard deduction $7,650 single; $5,300 exemption per person and dependent.
- Child Care Contribution: 0.44% total, up to 0.11% withheld from employees.
- No local income taxes.
Head-of-household filers are estimated with the single schedule.
Vermont salary after taxes (2026)
Take-home pay at common Vermont salaries. The table follows the filing status, pay frequency and deductions you enter above.
| Salary | State & local | Take-home / year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $604 | $25,681 | $987.72 |
| $40,000 | $950 | $33,370 | $1,283.45 |
| $50,000 | $1,296 | $41,059 | $1,579.19 |
| $60,000 | $1,642 | $48,748 | $1,874.92 |
| $75,000 | $2,572 | $59,020 | $2,270.01 |
| $100,000 | $4,250 | $74,930 | $2,881.93 |
| $125,000 | $5,927 | $90,776 | $3,491.39 |
| $150,000 | $7,778 | $106,013 | $4,077.41 |
Vermont hourly paycheck examples
Weekly take-home pay for common hourly wages in Vermont. Need a yearly figure? Use the hourly to salary calculator.
| Hourly wage | Weekly gross | Weekly take-home | Yearly take-home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00/hr | $600.00 | $511.61 | $26,604 |
| $18.00/hr | $720.00 | $603.87 | $31,401 |
| $20.00/hr | $800.00 | $665.39 | $34,600 |
| $25.00/hr | $1,000.00 | $819.17 | $42,597 |
| $30.00/hr | $1,200.00 | $972.91 | $50,592 |
| $40.00/hr | $1,600.00 | $1,235.36 | $64,239 |
Vermont vs. neighboring states
Take-home pay on the same pay — $75,000 a year — in Vermont and the states around it.
| State | State & local taxes | Take-home / year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $0 | $61,593 | $2,368.94 |
| Vermont | $2,572 | $59,020 | $2,270.01 |
| New York | $3,808 | $57,784 | $2,222.47 |
| Massachusetts | $3,875 | $57,718 | $2,219.90 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the Vermont Child Care Contribution on my paycheck?
A payroll tax that funds child care. Employers pay 0.44% of wages and may withhold up to 0.11% from employees.
What is Vermont’s top rate?
8.75%.
What is the Vermont income tax rate in 2026?
Vermont has graduated rates from 3.35% to 8.75%. Deductions, exemptions and credits mean your effective rate is lower than the top rate.
How much is $50,000 a year after taxes in Vermont?
A single filer earning $50,000 in Vermont takes home about $41,059 a year, or $1,579.19 every two weeks, after $3,820 federal income tax, $3,825 FICA and $1,296 in Vermont taxes.
How much is $100,000 after taxes in Vermont?
About $74,930 a year ($2,881.93 per biweekly paycheck) for a single filer with no pre-tax benefits — a total tax rate of 25.1%.
How much is $25 an hour after taxes in Vermont?
Working 40 hours a week at $25 an hour, a single filer in Vermont takes home about $819.17 a week, or $42,597 a year.
How often are the Vermont rates updated?
We verify federal and Vermont rates every January and whenever Vermont changes its law mid-year. Current figures were verified October 31, 2026 for tax year 2026.
Sources
- Vermont Department of Taxes
- IRS: 2026 inflation adjustments (Rev. Proc. 2025-32)
- IRS Publication 15-T (federal withholding methods)
- SSA: 2026 Social Security wage base ($184,500)
- Tax Foundation: 2026 State Income Tax Rates and Brackets
Rates last verified October 31, 2026 by Easy Paycheck Calculator Editorial Team. See the methodology for every formula.