Vermont Take-Home Pay Calculator
6.6% for most earnersEstimate your net paycheck after federal taxes, FICA, and Vermont state income tax.
Last updated: April 2026
Vermont Income Tax
Vermont has a graduated income tax with rates up to 8.75% for high earners.
Vermont State Income Tax: What You Need to Know
Vermont has a graduated income tax with rates up to 8.75% for high earners.
Vermont has a four-bracket graduated income tax with rates from 3.35% to 8.75% for single filers. Vermont's tax structure is progressive — lower earners pay 3.35% while high earners pay up to 8.75% on income above $230,450. Vermont taxable income starts with federal adjusted gross income with Vermont adjustments. Vermont has no city or local income tax on wages — Burlington, Montpelier, and all other Vermont cities have no local wage withholding.
On top of state taxes, all workers also pay federal income tax based on the 2026 progressive brackets, plus FICA taxes: Social Security (6.2% up to $176,100) and Medicare (1.45% on all wages).
Our calculator applies Vermont's 6.6% for most earners to your gross income as a simplified estimate. Actual state taxes may vary based on deductions, exemptions, and local taxes not captured in this estimate.
Vermont Income Tax Brackets (2026, Single Filers)
| Income Range | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $45,400 | 3.35% |
| $45,400 – $110,050 | 6.60% |
| $110,050 – $230,450 | 7.60% |
| $230,450 – and above | 8.75% |
Vermont Take-Home Pay Examples (2026, Single Filer)
Estimates based on standard deduction, no pre-tax deductions. Last updated: April 2026.
| Salary | Federal Tax | State Tax | FICA | Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $3,167 | $1,340 | $3,060 | $32,433 |
| $60,000 | $6,617 | $2,485 | $4,590 | $46,308 |
| $80,000 | $10,817 | $3,805 | $6,120 | $59,258 |
| $100,000 | $15,617 | $5,125 | $7,650 | $71,608 |
Frequently Asked Questions: Vermont Taxes
What are Vermont's income tax brackets for 2026?
Vermont has four brackets for single filers: 3.35% on income up to $45,400; 6.6% on $45,400–$110,050; 7.6% on $110,050–$230,450; and 8.75% on income above $230,450. A $60,000 earner pays 3.35% on the first $45,400 and 6.6% on the remaining $14,600, for an effective state rate of about 4.1%.
Does Vermont have a local income tax?
No. Vermont municipalities do not impose a local income tax on wages. Burlington, Montpelier, Rutland, and all other Vermont communities have no local wage tax withholding. Vermont workers pay only state and federal income taxes.
How does Vermont compare to New Hampshire on income taxes?
Vermont has a significant income tax (3.35%–8.75%), while New Hampshire eliminated its last income tax in 2025. For a $80,000 earner, Vermont means roughly $3,800 more in state taxes vs. New Hampshire. This is a real difference for workers near the border, and many higher-income workers choose to live in NH and commute to Vermont jobs.
Does Vermont tax Social Security benefits?
Vermont does not tax Social Security benefits for lower-income taxpayers. Single filers with adjusted gross income below $45,000 can fully exempt Social Security from Vermont income tax. Above that threshold, the exemption phases out. At higher incomes, Social Security benefits are taxable in Vermont at the applicable state rate.
What is Vermont's standard deduction?
Vermont generally conforms to the federal standard deduction: $15,000 for single filers and $30,000 for married filing jointly in 2026. Vermont also allows itemized deductions with some modifications. The federal standard deduction conformity simplifies Vermont tax preparation for most filers.
What is Vermont's minimum wage in 2026?
Vermont's minimum wage is $14.01/hour in 2026, indexed annually to inflation under legislation passed in 2014. Vermont's minimum is well above the federal $7.25/hour floor and among the higher minimums in New England. Vermont does not preempt cities from setting higher local minimums.