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Vermont Paycheck Calculator

Vermont has a progressive income tax from 3.35% to 8.75%. Enter your pay and see your take-home after federal income tax, Vermont income tax, Social Security and Medicare.

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401(k), HSA, health insurance premiums

Estimated take-home pay

$2,006.26

per bi-weekly paycheck · $52,163 / year

Gross pay
$2,500.00
Federal income tax
− $216.15
Vermont income tax
− $86.34
Social Security · 6.2%
− $155.00
Medicare · 1.45%
− $36.25
Net pay
$2,006.26

Effective tax rate

19.7%

Marginal bracket

12.0%

Uses the 2026 federal brackets, standard deduction and FICA rates and Vermont's 2025 state rates. Your pay stub may differ by a few dollars because payroll rounds through the IRS withholding tables.

Vermont income tax

4 brackets, top rate 8.75%

RateSingleMarried filing jointly
3.35%$0 - $47,900$0 - $79,950
6.6%$47,900 - $116,000$79,950 - $193,300
7.6%$116,000 - $242,000$193,300 - $294,600
8.75%Over $242,000Over $294,600

Brackets are marginal: only the dollars inside each band are taxed at that band's rate. The first $7,400 (single) or $14,850 (joint) is deducted before the rate applies. Figures are 2025 tax year.

Examples

Take-home pay in Vermont

Single filer, paid every two weeks, no pre-tax deductions.

SalaryPer checkPer yearTax rate
$50,000$1,574$40,92818.1%
$75,000$2,257$58,68821.7%
$100,000$2,870$74,62525.4%

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does Vermont have a state income tax?+

Yes. Vermont uses 4 brackets, from 3.35% up to a top rate of 8.75% (2025 rates).

How much is $75,000 after taxes in Vermont?+

A single filer paid every two weeks with no other deductions takes home about $2,257 per check, or $58,688 a year. That is 21.7% of gross going to federal income tax, Vermont income tax, Social Security and Medicare.

What is taken out of a paycheck in Vermont?+

Federal income tax based on your W-4, 6.2% Social Security (up to the annual wage base), 1.45% Medicare, and Vermont state income tax. Anything else, such as health premiums, 401(k) contributions or garnishments, is something you elected or a court ordered.

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