How Vermont taxes your paycheck in 2026
Vermont uses a graduated income tax with 4 brackets, from 3.35% at the bottom to 8.75% at the top, applied after a $7,650 single-filer deduction/exemption.
Federal deductions are the same everywhere: income tax on your wages after the $16,100 standard deduction (single filers), 6.2% Social Security on the first $184,500 of wages, and 1.45% Medicare on everything.
Vermont's income tax, in context
Vermont's four brackets run from 3.35% to 8.75%, with a standard deduction that tracks the pre-2025 federal figure. Middle incomes land mostly in the 6.6% bracket, placing Vermont among the higher-tax New England states for wage earners, though the state indexes brackets and offers credits for renters and lower incomes.
Vermont 2026 income tax brackets (single filer)
Only the income inside each bracket is taxed at that bracket's rate, after the $7,650 single-filer deduction/exemption.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $49,400 | 3.35% |
| $49,400 – $119,700 | 6.6% |
| $119,700 – $249,700 | 7.6% |
| Over $249,700 | 8.75% |
How Vermont compares
On a $75,000 single-filer salary, Vermont ranks 30th of 51 for take-home pay, at $58,753 after $2,840 of state tax. Moving that salary to a no-income-tax state like Texas or Florida would keep an extra $2,840 a year; the same salary in the highest-tax state (Oregon) would net $55,604. At the register, Vermont's average combined sales tax is 6.43% — see the Vermont sales tax calculator.
Neighboring states on the same $75,000 salary:
| State | State income tax | Take-home / yr | vs. VT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | $2,840 | $58,753 | — |
| New Hampshire | $0 | $61,593 | +$2,840 |
| New York | $3,453 | $58,140 | −$613 |
| Massachusetts | $3,530 | $58,063 | −$690 |
Example take-home pay in Vermont
Single filer, 2026 rates, standard deduction, no pre-tax benefits or local taxes:
| Salary | Federal tax | VT state tax | Take-home / yr | Per biweekly check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $1,084 | $33,236 | $1,278 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $1,419 | $40,936 | $1,574 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $1,850 | $48,540 | $1,867 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $2,840 | $58,753 | $2,260 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $4,490 | $74,690 | $2,873 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $8,016 | $105,775 | $4,068 |
Frequently asked questions
+How much is taken out of a $75,000 paycheck in Vermont?
For a single filer with no pre-tax deductions in 2026: about $7,670 federal income tax, $5,738 in Social Security and Medicare, and roughly $2,840 in Vermont state income tax — leaving take-home pay of about $58,753 a year, or $2,260 every two weeks.
+What is the Vermont state income tax rate for 2026?
Vermont uses a graduated income tax with 4 brackets, from 3.35% at the bottom to 8.75% at the top, applied after a $7,650 single-filer deduction/exemption.
+How much is $100,000 after taxes in Vermont?
About $74,690 a year for a single filer in 2026 — $13,170 federal income tax, $7,650 Social Security and Medicare, and about $4,490 Vermont state tax. That's roughly $6,224 a month.
+How much is $50,000 after taxes in Vermont?
About $40,936 a year, or $1,574 per biweekly check, for a single filer with the standard deduction after roughly $1,419 of Vermont state tax.
+What is the marginal state tax rate on a $75,000 salary in Vermont?
6.6%. That's the Vermont tax on your next dollar of income at $75,000, on top of the 22% federal bracket and 7.65% FICA — about 36.3% all-in on a raise before local taxes.
+Why is my actual paycheck different from this estimate?
This calculator assumes the standard deduction, single-filer state parameters, and no dependents, credits or local taxes. Employer withholding also follows your W-4, which may over- or under-withhold relative to your final tax bill.
+Do 401(k) contributions reduce state tax too?
In Vermont, traditional 401(k) and most pre-tax benefit contributions reduce your state taxable income as well as federal. They do not reduce Social Security or Medicare tax.
Sources: IRS 2026 federal parameters; state rates and brackets as of January 1, 2026 compiled from state statutes and the Tax Foundation. Estimates only — see our terms.