Vermont paycheck calculator
Vermont has a progressive income tax with 4 brackets, from 3.35% up to a top rate of 8.75%. On a $75,000 salary paid every two weeks, a single filer in Vermont has about $95.76 of state tax withheld and takes home about $2,273.18 per paycheck. Change any number below to see yours.
Your bi-weekly paycheck
Vermont · 2026Take-home pay $1,877.45 per paycheck, $48,813.74 a year.
| Item | Per paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | 2,307.69 | 59,999.94 |
| Federal income tax | −193.08 | −5,020.08 |
| Social Security | −143.08 | −3,720.00 |
| Medicare | −33.46 | −870.00 |
| Vermont income tax | −60.62 | −1,576.12 |
| Take-home pay | 1,877.45 | 48,813.74 |
This is an estimate, not tax advice. It assumes a 2020 or later W-4 with no extra withholding, uses the first paycheck of the year for Social Security, and leaves out local taxes, SDI and paid-leave contributions. State figures use current 2026 rules for every year. Your employer's payroll may differ.
Vermont paycheck taxes at a glance
State income tax
Progressive brackets. Rates run from 3.35% to a top rate of 8.75% of annual taxable wages.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $49,400 | 3.35% |
| $49,400 – $119,700 | 6.6% |
| $119,700 – $249,700 | 7.6% |
| $249,700 and up | 8.75% |
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $82,500 | 3.35% |
| $82,500 – $199,450 | 6.6% |
| $199,450 – $304,000 | 7.6% |
| $304,000 and up | 8.75% |
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $66,200 | 3.35% |
| $66,200 – $170,950 | 6.6% |
| $170,950 – $276,200 | 7.6% |
| $276,200 and up | 8.75% |
Deductions and exemptions
- Single
- $12,950
- Married filing jointly
- $25,900
- Head of household
- $16,750
- Each dependent: a further $5,300 off taxable wages.
Local taxes, SDI and paid leave
Vermont cities and counties generally do not tax wages, so state and federal taxes are the whole picture.
Vermont has no employee-paid state disability or paid family leave program, so nothing else is withheld at the state level.
Take-home pay in Vermont, biweekly, single, no dependents
| Salary | Federal | FICA | State | Take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $100.77 | $117.69 | $34.85 | $1,285.15 |
| $75,000 | $295.00 | $220.68 | $95.76 | $2,273.18 |
| $150,000 | $951.31 | $441.34 | $292.82 | $4,083.76 |
Per paycheck, 2026. State withholding is 2.27% of a $40,000 salary, 3.32% of a $75,000 salary, 5.08% of a $150,000 salary.
Source: Vermont 2025 rate schedules and deductions (Tax Foundation 2026 shows 2025 amounts). Figures are simplified for estimates and are not payroll compliance tables.
Vermont paycheck FAQ
Does Vermont have a state income tax?
Yes. Vermont has a progressive income tax with 4 brackets, from 3.35% up to a top rate of 8.75%. Before the rates apply, withholding subtracts $12,950 (single), $25,900 (married filing jointly), $16,750 (head of household).
How much is taken out of a $60,000 salary in Vermont?
Paid biweekly as a single filer with no dependents in 2026, gross pay is $2,307.69 per check. About $193.08 goes to federal income tax, $176.54 to Social Security and Medicare, and $60.62 to Vermont income tax, leaving take-home pay of about $1,877.45.
What deductions and exemptions does Vermont allow?
Vermont withholding allows $12,950 for single; $25,900 for married filing jointly; $16,750 for head of household as a standard deduction or exemption. Each dependent lowers taxable wages by a further $5,300.
Are there local taxes or disability deductions in Vermont?
Vermont cities and counties generally do not tax wages, so state and federal taxes are the whole picture. Vermont has no employee-paid state disability or paid family leave program, so nothing else is withheld at the state level.