How to use the Vermont Paycheck calculator
- Enter your numbers. Fill in annual salary, state, pay frequency, filing status.
- Enter pre-tax deductions details. Fill in 401 contribution, health insurance / paycheck.
- Read your results. Results update instantly. The headline shows the take-home pay per paycheck; the breakdown and table below show the details.
Vermont income tax in 2026
Vermont uses progressive brackets. Standard deduction: $7,650 single, $15,300 married filing jointly, $11,500 head of household. Each personal exemption is $5,300.
| Rate | Single: taxable income over | Married jointly: over |
|---|---|---|
| 3.35% | $0 | $0 |
| 6.6% | $49,400 | $82,500 |
| 7.6% | $119,700 | $199,450 |
| 8.75% | $249,700 | $304,000 |
What makes Vermont different
Vermont’s rates rise quickly: income above about $49,000 of taxable income (single) is taxed at 6.6%, and the top rate is 8.75%. Higher earners also face a minimum tax of 3% of AGI. Vermont’s child care contribution is a small payroll tax (0.44%, of which employers may withhold up to a quarter) that is not included.
- Bracket thresholds, standard deduction ($7,650) and exemption ($5,300) are 2025 figures; Vermont indexes them and had not published 2026 amounts when reviewed.
- Taxpayers with AGI over $150,000 pay the greater of regular tax or 3% of AGI, which is not modeled.
Example take-home pay in Vermont (2026, single, paid biweekly)
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | Vermont tax | Take-home / yr | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,241 | $41,114 | $1,581.30 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $2,490 | $59,103 | $2,273.18 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $4,140 | $75,040 | $2,886.16 |
Examples assume the 2026 federal standard deduction and no pre-tax deductions.
Worked example
With these inputs: annual salary (gross)$75,000; stateVermont; pay frequencyEvery 2 weeks; filing statusSingle; 401(k) contribution5%.
The calculator gives a take-home pay per paycheck of $2,170.20 ($56,425 per year · 26 paychecks). Other results: gross pay per check$2,884.62, total tax rate19.8%, federal marginal rate22%, yearly take-home$56,425.
What your results mean
Your Vermont take-home pay is gross pay minus federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), Vermont income tax, and any pre-tax deductions you enter. On a $100,000 salary a single filer in Vermont keeps about $75,040 a year in 2026.
Tips
- Pre-tax 401(k) contributions lower both your federal and Vermont taxable income.
- Update your federal W-4 (and state form, if any) after major life changes.
- Compare with other states: Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin.
Frequently asked questions
Does Vermont have a state income tax in 2026?
Yes. Vermont has progressive rates from 3.35% to 8.75% for 2026, with a standard deduction of $7,650 for single filers.
How much is $75,000 a year after taxes in Vermont?
About $59,103 per year, or $2,273.18 every two weeks, for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions (2026 estimate).
How much is $50,000 a year after taxes in Vermont?
About $41,114 per year ($1,581.30 biweekly) for a single filer in 2026.
What percentage of a $100,000 salary goes to taxes in Vermont?
About 25.0% in 2026 for a single filer: federal income tax $13,170, Social Security and Medicare $7,650, and Vermont tax $4,140.
What is the top income tax rate in Vermont?
8.75% on single-filer taxable income above $249,700 in 2026.
Are there local income taxes in Vermont?
This calculator covers state tax only. Vermont does not generally levy city or county income taxes on wages, but check your locality.
How is Vermont income tax withheld from my paycheck?
Your employer withholds Vermont tax based on your state withholding certificate and pay frequency. This calculator estimates your annual Vermont tax and spreads it evenly across paychecks, so actual withholding can differ slightly.
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Sources
- Vermont Dept. of Taxes: rate schedules and withholding
- Tax Foundation: State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026
- IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (2026 brackets & standard deduction)
- IRS newsroom: 2026 inflation adjustments
- IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 §4.26 (2026 QBI thresholds $201,750 / $403,500)
- IRS: Self-employment tax (Social Security and Medicare taxes)
- SSA: 2026 contribution and benefit base ($184,500)
- IRS: 401(k) limit $24,500 for 2026
- IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (2026 brackets & standard deduction)
- IRS newsroom: 2026 inflation adjustments
- IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 §4.26 (2026 QBI thresholds $201,750 / $403,500)
- IRS: Self-employment tax (Social Security and Medicare taxes)
- SSA: 2026 contribution and benefit base ($184,500)
- IRS: 401(k) limit $24,500 for 2026