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Estimate your take-home pay in Vermont for 2026, after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and Vermont income tax (3.35% to 8.75%).
On a $75,000 salary, a single filer in Vermont takes home about $59,103 a year in 2026, or $2,273 per biweekly paycheck, after $7,670 in federal income tax, $5,738 in Social Security and Medicare, and $2,490 in Vermont income tax.
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Your Estimated Take-Home Pay
Estimate for a filer with no dependents who takes the standard deduction, using 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and Vermont income tax rules as of January 1, 2026. Excludes local taxes, pre-tax deductions, and tax credits. See what is left out below.
Vermont Take-Home Pay by Salary (2026)
Estimated take-home pay in Vermont for a single filer with no dependents who takes the standard deduction. On a $60,000 salary, take-home pay is about $48,814 a year, or $1,877 every two weeks, which is a total tax rate of 18.6% of gross pay.
| Salary | Federal tax | Social Security + Medicare | Vermont tax | Take-home per year | Take-home biweekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $571 | $25,714 | $989 |
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $906 | $33,414 | $1,285 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,241 | $41,114 | $1,581 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $1,576 | $48,814 | $1,877 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $2,490 | $59,103 | $2,273 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $4,140 | $75,040 | $2,886 |
| $125,000 | $18,734 | $9,563 | $5,790 | $90,914 | $3,497 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $7,613 | $106,178 | $4,084 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $11,413 | $137,514 | $5,289 |
Vermont Income Tax Rates for 2026
Vermont has a graduated income tax with 4 brackets, from 3.35% to 8.75%. The top rate applies to taxable income over $249,700 for single filers and $304,000 for married couples filing jointly. Rates are as of January 1, 2026.
| Rate | Single: taxable income over | Married filing jointly: taxable income over |
|---|---|---|
| 3.35% | $0 | $0 |
| 6.6% | $49,400 | $82,500 |
| 7.6% | $119,700 | $199,450 |
| 8.75% | $249,700 | $304,000 |
- Standard deduction: $7,650 (single), $15,300 (married filing jointly)
- Personal exemption: $5,300 (single), $10,600 (married filing jointly)
How This Estimate Is Calculated
Social Security = min(Salary, $184,500) × 6.2%
Medicare = Salary × 1.45% + 0.9% of wages above $200,000 ($250,000 married filing jointly)
Vermont Tax = Vermont brackets applied to (Salary − state deductions and exemptions), less any personal credit
Take-Home Pay = Salary − Federal Tax − Social Security − Medicare − Vermont Tax
What This Estimate Leaves Out
- Pre-tax deductions such as 401(k) contributions, health insurance premiums, and HSA or FSA contributions.
- Tax credits such as the Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit, dependents, and itemized deductions.
- State disability or paid-leave payroll contributions, where a state has them.
- Head of household filers: federal tax uses the head-of-household brackets, but the Vermont tax uses the single-filer schedule, which can overstate it.
- Vermont adjusts its brackets for inflation each year. The 2026 adjustment was not available when Tax Foundation published its table, so the bracket thresholds used here are the 2025 inflation-adjusted figures.
- Vermont filers with federal adjusted gross income above $150,000 pay the greater of the regular tax or 3% of federal adjusted gross income. That minimum is not included.
- The standard deduction and personal exemption shown are the 2025 amounts, because the 2026 inflation adjustment was not available when Tax Foundation published its table.
Sources: federal brackets and standard deduction from IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32; Social Security wage base from the Social Security Administration; state figures from Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026. For exact withholding, check with your employer's payroll department or a tax professional.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Vermont have a state income tax?
Yes. Vermont has a graduated income tax with 4 brackets ranging from 3.35% to 8.75% as of January 1, 2026.
How much is $75,000 a year after taxes in Vermont?
A single filer with no dependents earning $75,000 in Vermont takes home an estimated $59,103 a year, or about $2,273 every two weeks. That is after $7,670 in federal income tax, $5,738 in Social Security and Medicare, and $2,490 in Vermont income tax.
What is the Vermont income tax rate for 2026?
Vermont's rates run from 3.35% to 8.75% across 4 brackets. The 8.75% top rate applies to taxable income over $249,700 for single filers.
Is this the exact amount of my paycheck?
No. It is an estimate of a full year's tax for someone with no dependents who takes the standard deduction, divided evenly across pay periods. Your actual paycheck depends on your W-4, pre-tax benefits such as a 401(k) or health insurance, and your employer's payroll setup.