Vermont paycheck Calculator
Vermont applies progressive state income tax on top of federal withholding and FICA.
Gross (per period)
$2,308
Net (per period)
$1,867
Effective tax rate
19.1%
| Item | Per period | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,308 | $60,000 |
| Federal income tax | $193 | $5,021 |
| Social Security | $143 | $3,720 |
| Medicare | $33 | $870 |
| VT state income tax | $71 | $1,850 |
| Net pay | $1,867 | $48,540 |
Deductions breakdown (per period)
- Federal income tax
- Social Security
- Medicare
- VT state income tax
Example: $60,000 salary, single, biweekly
Gross $2,308 per paycheck → estimated net $1,867 ($48,540 per year). Effective tax rate 19.1%.
How Vermont taxes your paycheck
Federal withholding uses IRS Pub. 15-T percentage-method tables for 2026. FICA includes Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500) and Medicare (1.45%, plus Additional Medicare on high earners). See our federal tax explainer for details.
Vermont uses graduated rates with a $7,650 standard deduction for single filers ($15,300 married filing jointly) in 2026.
VT state brackets (single)
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $49,400 | 3.350% |
| $49,400 – $119,700 | 6.600% |
| $119,700 – $249,700 | 7.600% |
| $249,700 – and above | 8.750% |
Take-home pay examples
| Annual salary | Net (annual) | Net (biweekly) |
|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $33,236 | $1,278 |
| $60,000 | $48,540 | $1,867 |
| $80,000 | $61,940 | $2,382 |
| $100,000 | $74,690 | $2,873 |
| $150,000 | $105,775 | $4,068 |
$60,000 take-home vs neighboring states
- New York: $47,174 net (single, annual estimate)
- Massachusetts: $47,114 net (single, annual estimate)
- New Hampshire: $50,390 net (single, annual estimate)
FAQs
- Does Vermont have state income tax on wages?
- Yes. Vermont withholds state income tax using progressive brackets on taxable wages after the state standard deduction where applicable.
- What is taken out of a VT paycheck besides federal tax?
- Social Security (6.2% up to the wage base), Medicare (1.45%, plus Additional Medicare on high earners), and VT state income tax, then any local or program deductions.
- How accurate is this Vermont paycheck calculator?
- This tool uses published 2026 rates and IRS Pub. 15-T percentage-method federal withholding. Actual withholding can differ based on your W-4, bonuses, local residency, and employer policies. It is an estimate, not tax advice.