How Vermont taxes your paycheck
Vermont has a graduated income tax in 2026: rates go from 3.35% to 8.75% as taxable income rises.
The standard deduction is $7,650 ($15,300 if married filing jointly).
Each taxpayer gets a personal exemption of $5,300, and each dependent $5,300.
Vermont take-home pay by salary (2026)
Single filer, paid biweekly, no 401(k) or other deductions.
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | Vermont tax | Biweekly take-home | Yearly take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $54.62 | $88.27 | $21.97 | $988.99 | $25,714 |
| $40,000 | $100.77 | $117.69 | $34.85 | $1,285.15 | $33,414 |
| $50,000 | $146.92 | $147.11 | $47.74 | $1,581.31 | $41,114 |
| $60,000 | $193.08 | $176.54 | $60.62 | $1,877.45 | $48,814 |
| $70,000 | $252.69 | $205.96 | $83.07 | $2,150.59 | $55,915 |
| $75,000 | $295.00 | $220.68 | $95.76 | $2,273.18 | $59,103 |
| $80,000 | $337.31 | $235.39 | $108.45 | $2,395.77 | $62,290 |
| $90,000 | $421.92 | $264.81 | $133.84 | $2,640.97 | $68,665 |
| $100,000 | $506.54 | $294.23 | $159.22 | $2,886.16 | $75,040 |
| $120,000 | $675.77 | $353.07 | $209.99 | $3,376.55 | $87,790 |
| $150,000 | $951.31 | $441.34 | $292.82 | $4,083.76 | $106,178 |
| $200,000 | $1,412.85 | $551.50 | $438.97 | $5,288.99 | $137,514 |
Vermont income tax brackets (2026)
Rates apply to taxable income, after the deductions and exemptions above.
| Rate | Single | Married filing jointly |
|---|---|---|
| 3.35% | $0 – $49,400 | $0 – $82,500 |
| 6.6% | $49,400 – $119,700 | $82,500 – $199,450 |
| 7.6% | $119,700 – $249,700 | $199,450 – $304,000 |
| 8.75% | $249,700+ | $304,000+ |
Sources
- Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026 (as of January 1, 2026)
- IRS Publication 15-T (2026), Worksheet 1A and Annual Percentage Method tables, p. 10-12
- IRS Publication 15 (2026), What's New, and section 15 (Additional Medicare Tax)
Rates checked November 3, 2026. State tax is the yearly Vermont tax spread over your paychecks; your employer's withholding tables can differ a little. This is an estimate, not tax advice. How the federal part works: paycheck calculator.
Vermont paycheck questions
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Vermont?
For a single filer paid every two weeks, $60,000 a year in Vermont is about $1,877.45 per paycheck, or $48,814 a year. Each check has $193.08 federal income tax, $176.54 Social Security and Medicare and $60.62 Vermont income tax withheld, before 401(k) or health insurance.
What is the Vermont income tax rate for 2026?
Vermont income tax rates for 2026 range from 3.35% to 8.75%. Your rate depends on your taxable income and filing status; see the bracket table on this page.
How much is $25 an hour after taxes in Vermont?
Full time (40 hours a week, $52,000 a year), $25 an hour in Vermont comes to about $1,640.54 every two weeks, or $20.51 an hour after taxes, for a single filer.