Vermont Paycheck Calculator
A $60,000 salary in Vermont takes home about $48,692 a year, or $1,873 every 2 weeks, for a single filer in 2026. Enter your own pay below.
Take-home pay every 2 weeks
$1,872.78
$48,692.39 per year
| Item | Per paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,307.69 | $60,000.00 |
| Federal income tax | $193.08 | $5,020.00 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | $143.08 | $3,720.00 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | $33.46 | $870.00 |
| State income tax | $65.29 | $1,697.61 |
| Local tax () | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| State payroll taxes | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Pre-tax deductions | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Take-home pay | $1,872.78 | $48,692.39 |
- Effective income tax rate
- 11.2%
- Federal tax bracket
- 12%
Vermont paycheck taxes in 2026
Vermont taxes income in brackets from 3.35% to 8.75% in 2026, after a $5,400 exemption per person. This calculator uses the state’s official 2026 withholding formula, so it shows what comes out of your paycheck; your final tax on the return can differ slightly.
- The exemption per person rose from $5,300 to $5,400 in 2026.
- Vermont’s 6.6% rate starts at about $54,700 of taxable wages for single filers, so many middle earners pay it.
- The top 8.75% rate applies above about $260,000 (single) or $324,000 (married).
Pre-tax deductions such as 401(k) contributions lower both your federal and Vermont taxable income, so they increase your take-home pay per dollar saved.
Vermont income tax rates for 2026
| Taxable income (single or head of household) | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to $3,925 | 0% |
| $3,925 to $54,675 | 3.35% |
| $54,675 to $126,775 | 6.6% |
| $126,775 to $260,225 | 7.6% |
| Over $260,225 | 8.75% |
| Taxable income (married filing jointly) | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to $11,775 | 0% |
| $11,775 to $96,475 | 3.35% |
| $96,475 to $216,525 | 6.6% |
| $216,525 to $323,825 | 7.6% |
| Over $323,825 | 8.75% |
| Deductions | Single | Married | Head of household |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal exemption | $5,400 | $10,800 | $5,400 |
On a $60,000 salary, a single filer pays about $1,698 of Vermont income tax, or 2.8% of pay.
Want more or less federal tax taken from each paycheck? Fill out a new 2026 W-4 online and give it to your employer.
Take-home pay at common salaries in Vermont
| Salary | Per year | Per month | Every 2 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $33,292 | $2,774 | $1,280 |
| $50,000 | $40,992 | $3,416 | $1,577 |
| $60,000 | $48,692 | $4,058 | $1,873 |
| $75,000 | $58,907 | $4,909 | $2,266 |
| $100,000 | $74,845 | $6,237 | $2,879 |
| $150,000 | $105,978 | $8,831 | $4,076 |
Single filer, no pre-tax deductions, 2026 rates. Select a salary to compare it across all states.
Vermont vs neighboring states: take-home on $60,000
On a $60,000 salary you keep about $1,358 more a year in Vermont than in Massachusetts. New Hampshire leaves you about $1,698 more than Vermont. Differences come from state income tax and payroll programs only, not the cost of living.
| State | State taxes | Take-home per year | Compared with Vermont |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | $1,698 | $48,692 | — |
| New Hampshire | $0 | $50,390 | +$1,698 |
| New York | $2,933 | $47,457 | −$1,236 |
| Massachusetts | $3,056 | $47,334 | −$1,358 |
Single filer, no pre-tax deductions, 2026 rates. State taxes include state income tax and state payroll programs, and a county tax where the state has one.
Frequently asked questions
Does Vermont have a state income tax?
Yes. Vermont taxes income in brackets from 3.35% to 8.75% in 2026, after a $5,400 exemption per person. This calculator uses the state’s official 2026 withholding formula, so it shows what comes out of your paycheck; your final tax on the return can differ slightly.
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Vermont?
For a single filer paid every two weeks with no pre-tax deductions, $60,000 a year in Vermont is about $48,692 a year after tax, or about $1,873 per paycheck, using 2026 tax rates.
What is taken out of my paycheck?
Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), Vermont income tax and any pre-tax deductions you choose, such as 401(k) contributions or health insurance premiums.
Compare with similar states
Other states that also use tax brackets, with take-home pay close to Vermont’s:
- Arkansas paycheck calculator 0%–3.7% income tax
- South Carolina paycheck calculator 1.99%–5.21% income tax
- West Virginia paycheck calculator 2.11%–4.58% income tax
- Missouri paycheck calculator 0%–4.7% income tax
- New Mexico paycheck calculator 0%–5.9% income tax
- Montana paycheck calculator 0%–5.65% income tax
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Side income or gig work in Vermont?
Freelance, 1099 and app-based income has no tax withheld. The 1099 tax calculator shows what to set aside, including Vermont state tax, and there are dedicated calculators for DoorDash, Uber and Instacart.
How this calculator works
It applies the 2026 federal rules and Vermont’s rules above to your pay. See the full method.
Sources
- IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (2026 inflation adjustments)
- Tax Foundation: 2026 Tax Brackets
- SSA: 2026 Social Security wage base
- USDA National Finance Center: Vermont 2026 withholding formula
- Vermont Department of Taxes
An estimate, not tax advice. Real withholding depends on your W-4. It doesn’t include city or county taxes, tax credits or other income.
Built and checked by the WageSimply team, led by Engr. Zakir, an engineer and Google-certified data analyst. Updated for the 2026 tax year and last reviewed .