How Vermont taxes your paycheck
Vermont uses progressive brackets from 3.35% to 8.75%, after a standard deduction of $7,650 (single) / $15,300 (married).
Federal deductions are the same everywhere: income tax on earnings above the $16,100 standard deduction (single) using the 2026 brackets, 6.2% Social Security on the first $184,500, and 1.45% Medicare on everything.
Vermont take-home pay examples
Single filer, paid every two weeks, standard deduction, no pre-tax benefits:
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | Vermont tax | Take-home / year | Per paycheck | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $906 | $33,414 | $1,285.15 | 16.5% |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $1,576 | $48,814 | $1,877.45 | 18.6% |
| $80,000 | $8,770 | $6,120 | $2,820 | $62,290 | $2,395.78 | 22.1% |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $4,140 | $75,040 | $2,886.16 | 25% |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $7,613 | $106,178 | $4,083.76 | 29.2% |
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Estimate for W-2 employees using the standard deduction. Doesn't include tax credits, itemised deductions or local taxes unless entered. Updated for tax year 2026.