Vermont paycheck taxes at a glance (2026)
| State income tax | Four brackets from 3.35% to 8.75% |
|---|---|
| Deductions & credits | A standard deduction of $7,850 (single) or $15,700 (married filing jointly); A personal exemption of $5,400 (single) or $10,800 (joint) |
| State payroll taxes | Child Care Contribution (up to 0.11% of wages with no cap, a quarter of the 0.44% employer contribution) |
| Local income taxes | None |
| Federal (every state) | 2026 brackets from 10% to 37%; Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500; Medicare 1.45%, plus 0.9% on wages over $200,000 |
| Sales tax | 6.43% average combined rate — Vermont sales tax calculator |
How Vermont taxes your paycheck
Four brackets from 3.35% to 8.75%. The calculation starts from federal adjusted gross income with Vermont modifications, and filers get a standard deduction of $7,850 (single) or $15,700 (married filing jointly) and a personal exemption of $5,400 (single) or $10,800 (joint). Employers withhold it each payday using the state's withholding formula, so a pay stub can differ a little from the annual tax estimated here; any difference settles when you file your Vermont return.
State payroll contributions
- Child Care Contribution: up to 0.11% of wages with no cap, a quarter of the 0.44% employer contribution. Source: 32 V.S.A. ch. 246 (Act 76 of 2023).
The calculator applies these to gross pay minus Section 125 (pre-tax health) deductions. They fund benefits you can claim yourself, such as partial wage replacement during a disability or a family or medical leave.
Worked example: $65,000 salary in Vermont
A single filer paid every two weeks (26 paychecks), with no 401(k) or health deductions — the calculator's starting values:
| Line | Per paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,500.00 | $65,000.00 |
| Federal income tax | −$216.15 | −$5,620.00 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | −$155.00 | −$4,030.00 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | −$36.25 | −$942.50 |
| Vermont income tax | −$67.93 | −$1,766.13 |
| VT Child Care Contribution | −$2.75 | −$71.50 |
| Take-home pay | $2,021.92 | $52,569.88 |
Federal: $65,000 − $16,100 standard deduction = $48,900 taxable, which the 2026 single brackets tax at $5,620.00.
Vermont: $65,000 − $7,850 standard deduction − $5,400 personal exemption = $51,750 taxable; the brackets give $1,766.13 (2.72% of pay).
Child Care Contribution $71.50.
All taxes together take 19.1% of gross pay, leaving $52,569.88.
Take-home pay at other salaries in Vermont
| Salary | Single, per year | Single, biweekly | VT income tax | Total tax rate | Married jointly, per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $33,380 | $1,283.84 | $896 | 16.6% | $35,664 |
| $50,000 | $41,069 | $1,579.57 | $1,231 | 17.9% | $43,553 |
| $65,000 | $52,570 | $2,021.92 | $1,766 | 19.1% | $55,226 |
| $80,000 | $62,266 | $2,394.84 | $2,756 | 22.2% | $66,760 |
| $100,000 | $74,994 | $2,884.38 | $4,076 | 25% | $82,138 |
| $150,000 | $106,111 | $4,081.19 | $7,515 | 29.3% | $117,622 |
Standard deduction only, with no pre-tax deductions or dependents and no local tax. The total tax rate (single) includes federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, state income tax and state payroll contributions.
Vermont compared with nearby states
On a $65,000 salary (single, biweekly), Vermont ranks 15 of 51 for take-home pay, where 1 keeps the most. New Hampshire would leave you more each year; Massachusetts and New York would leave less.
Local income taxes are left out, except Maryland's county tax, which every resident pays (3.20% used here).
| State | State & county income tax | State payroll taxes | Take-home per year | vs. Vermont |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | $1,766 | $72 | $52,570 | — |
| New York | $2,913 | $312 | $51,183 | −$1,387 |
| New Hampshire | $0 | $0 | $54,408 | +$1,838 |
| Massachusetts | $3,030 | $299 | $51,079 | −$1,491 |
Good to know about Vermont paychecks
- Vermont filers with federal AGI over $150,000 pay the greater of the regular tax or 3% of AGI.
- Employers pay a 0.44% child care contribution on wages and may deduct up to 0.11% from employees' pay.
Vermont’s 2026 brackets and standard deduction are derived from the state’s 2026 withholding tables (published tax-year schedules weren’t available); the head-of-household deduction is the 2025 amount and head-of-household brackets are approximated with the single brackets.
Frequently asked questions
How much is $65,000 a year after taxes in Vermont?
About $52,570 a year, or $2,021.92 per biweekly paycheck, for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions in 2026. That is after $5,620 of federal income tax, $4,973 of Social Security and Medicare, $1,766 of Vermont income tax and $72 of Child Care Contribution. A married couple filing jointly on the same salary keeps about $55,226.
Does Vermont have a state income tax?
Yes. Four brackets from 3.35% to 8.75%. On a $65,000 salary a single filer owes about $1,766 a year, 2.72% of pay.
What else is taken out of a paycheck in Vermont?
Besides federal taxes and state income tax, Vermont employees pay Child Care Contribution (up to 0.11% of wages with no cap, a quarter of the 0.44% employer contribution). On a $65,000 salary that comes to about $72 a year.
Do cities or counties in Vermont tax wages?
No. Local governments in Vermont do not tax employees' wages, so the state-level estimate is complete apart from your own deductions.
Is take-home pay higher in Vermont or nearby states?
On a $65,000 single salary, Vermont ranks 15 of 51 for take-home pay at $52,570. New Hampshire ($54,408) leaves more, while Massachusetts ($51,079) and New York ($51,183) leave less.
Estimates only — not tax advice. Actual withholding depends on your federal Form W-4, any Vermont withholding certificate, pre-tax benefits and year-to-date wages. Vermont income tax figures: Vermont 2026 income tax withholding tables (as reproduced by the USDA National Finance Center payroll bulletin); Tax Foundation 2026 table. Payroll contributions: sources listed above. Checked October 2026.