How Vermont Paychecks Are Taxed in 2026
Vermont's rates range from 3.35% to 8.75%, and the jump to 6.6% comes at $49,400 of taxable income for single filers. It combines a standard deduction with a $5,300 personal exemption.
For 2026, Vermont has state income tax rates from 3.35% to 8.75%. Before the rates apply, Vermont allows a standard deduction of $7,650 for single filers ($15,300 for married couples filing jointly), a personal exemption of $5,300 per filer.
As a reference point, a single filer in Vermont earning $60,000 with no pre-tax deductions keeps about $48,814 a year, or roughly $1,877.45 per bi-weekly paycheck. Enter your own pay above to see your numbers.
Vermont Paycheck Taxes at a Glance
Vermont's rates range from 3.35% to 8.75%, and the jump to 6.6% comes at $49,400 of taxable income for single filers. It combines a standard deduction with a $5,300 personal exemption.
Vermont Income Tax Brackets for 2026
Vermont uses 4 brackets from 3.35% to 8.75%. Each rate applies only to the part of your taxable income inside that bracket.
Single filers (taxable income)
Married filing jointly (taxable income)
Before these rates apply, Vermont subtracts a $7,650 standard deduction and a $5,300 personal exemption. Head of household and married filing separately use the single schedule in our calculator unless the state sets its own.
Federal and Vermont Payroll Taxes
Payroll taxes are separate from income tax and work the same in every state: Social Security is 6.2% of wages up to $184,500 in 2026, and Medicare is 1.45% of all wages, with an extra 0.9% withheld on wages over $200,000.
Vermont does not withhold a statewide employee payroll tax such as disability or paid family leave insurance.
Take-Home Pay by Salary in Vermont
Yearly estimates with the standard deduction, no pre-tax deductions and no local tax. Married figures assume one earner filing jointly.
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | Vermont tax | Take-home, single | Take-home, married |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $571 | $25,714 | $27,568 |
| $45,000 | $3,220 | $3,443 | $1,074 | $37,264 | $39,638 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $1,576 | $48,814 | $51,428 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $2,490 | $59,103 | $62,978 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $4,140 | $75,040 | $82,228 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $7,613 | $106,178 | $117,676 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $11,413 | $137,514 | $150,512 |
A $60,000 Paycheck in Vermont, Line by Line
Single filer, paid bi-weekly (26 paychecks), standard withholding, no pre-tax deductions.
Over a year that's $48,814 take-home, with a total tax rate of 18.6%. Vermont income tax is 2.63% of gross pay.
Vermont vs. Nearby States
Yearly take-home on a $60,000 salary, single filer, no pre-tax deductions or local tax.
Vermont Paycheck FAQs
What is the Vermont state income tax rate in 2026?
Vermont rates for 2026 range from 3.35% to 8.75%, depending on taxable income and filing status.
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Vermont?
A single filer earning $60,000 in Vermont takes home about $48,814 a year, or $1,877.45 per bi-weekly paycheck, with standard withholding and no pre-tax deductions.
Do I pay local income tax in Vermont?
Vermont does not have general city or county income taxes on wages.
Does Vermont withhold any state payroll taxes?
No. Vermont has no statewide employee payroll tax for disability or paid leave, so only federal Social Security and Medicare apply.
Does filing status change my Vermont tax?
Yes. Vermont gives married couples filing jointly different brackets, deductions or exemptions than single filers, and filing status also changes your federal withholding.
Will my paycheck match this calculator exactly?
It should be close. The calculator estimates your yearly taxes and spreads them across your paychecks. Your employer uses your W-4, any state withholding form, your benefit elections and its payroll system, so your stub can differ by a few dollars.