Vermont Paycheck Calculator (2026)
Estimate your real take-home pay in Vermont for the 2026 tax year. Vermont has a progressive income tax from 3.35% to 8.75%, withheld on top of federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare. Enter your salary below — everything updates instantly.
State tax uses Vermont's 2026 single-filer schedule with the state standard deduction only. Local/city income taxes and credits are not included.
Vermont income tax in 2026
Vermont uses a progressive schedule for 2026 after a standard deduction of $7,400 (single). Single-filer brackets:
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $47,900 | 3.35% |
| $47,900 – $116,000 | 6.6% |
| $116,000 – $242,000 | 7.6% |
| Over $242,000 | 8.75% |
Worth knowing: Local option towns add 1% sales tax; clothing is exempt.
Worked example: $65,000 in Vermont
A single filer earning $65,000 with no pre-tax deductions pays $5,620 in federal income tax, $4,030 in Social Security and $943 in Medicare, plus $2,245 in Vermont state income tax. That leaves $52,163 per year — about $4,347 a month, or $2,006 per biweekly paycheck — an effective all-in rate of 19.7%.
Frequently asked questions
Does Vermont have a state income tax?
Yes. Vermont has a progressive income tax from 3.35% to 8.75% for the 2026 tax year, withheld from wages in addition to federal tax and FICA.
How much is $65,000 after taxes in Vermont?
A single filer earning $65,000 in Vermont takes home roughly $52,163 per year in 2026 — about $4,347 per month or $2,006 per biweekly paycheck — after federal tax ($5,620), Social Security ($4,030), Medicare ($943) and Vermont state tax ($2,245).
How much is $100,000 after taxes in Vermont?
On a $100,000 salary, a single filer in Vermont keeps roughly $74,625 in 2026, an effective all-in tax rate of about 25.4%.
What taxes come out of every US paycheck?
Three federal deductions apply everywhere: federal income tax across the 2026 brackets, Social Security at 6.2% (on wages up to $184,500), and Medicare at 1.45% (plus 0.9% above $200,000). State income tax is added where the state levies one.
Last reviewed January 15, 2026 for the 2026 tax year. Rates change — always confirm against the official sources below before making financial decisions.
- Vermont Department of Taxes — official state tax authority
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) — 2026 federal brackets, standard deduction and FICA
- Tax Foundation — state and average local sales tax comparisons