2026 tax year · take-home pay
Vermont Paycheck Calculator (2026)
Vermont's income tax climbs through four progressive brackets, from 3.35% at the bottom to 8.75% at the top, applied after a $7,650 standard deduction for single filers. Vermont's top rate is one of the higher rates in New England and reflects the state's reliance on income tax to fund state services. There are no local income taxes.
Your paycheck breakdown
Estimated take-home pay
$1,635.86
per paycheck · $42,532.36/yr · 18.2% withheld
- Gross pay
- $2,000.00
- − Federal income tax
- $156.15
- − Social Security
- $124.00
- − Medicare
- $29.00
- − VT state income tax
- $54.99
- Net take-home
- $1,635.86
Estimate for tax year 2026. Withholding depends on your W-4 and employer; your actual paycheck may differ. Not tax advice.
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How Vermont withholding works
Vermont's four progressive brackets
Vermont's income tax runs through four brackets: 3.35%, 6.60%, 7.60%, and 8.75% at the top. The $7,650 standard deduction (single) reduces taxable income before the first bracket applies. Income inside each bracket is taxed only at that bracket's rate, so the effective rate for most workers is meaningfully below the 8.75% ceiling.
No local income taxes in Vermont
Vermont municipalities do not impose a local income or wage tax, keeping paycheck withholding to state and federal lines only. Vermont does collect various property and sales taxes at the local level, but those do not affect paycheck withholding. Pre-tax 401(k) and health contributions reduce Vermont taxable wages just as they do federally.
Rates & brackets
Vermont's 2026 income tax rates
Vermont taxes income in graduated brackets. Only the income inside each band is taxed at that band's rate. Here is the 2026 schedule for a single filer and for married filing jointly:
| Single: taxable income | Rate | Married filing jointly: taxable income |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $50,750 | 3.35% | $0 – $84,700 |
| $50,750 – $122,850 | 6.6% | $84,700 – $204,750 |
| $122,850 – $256,300 | 7.6% | $204,750 – $312,050 |
| $256,300 and up | 8.75% | $312,050 and up |
Deduction plus personal exemptions applied: $9,325 (single), $22,575 (married filing jointly).
How the calculator withholds: These are Vermont's 2026 withholding bands (GB-1210), applied after $5,400 per allowance (one if single, two if married with a non-working spouse or head of household) and the tables' own 0% band. Vermont has no head-of-household table, so the single rates apply.
Source: Vermont Dept. of Taxes, GB-1210-2026 Income Tax Withholding Instructions, Tables, and Charts, checked against the state's withholding formula . See our methodology for full sources.
Worked examples
Estimated take-home at common salaries in Vermont
Rough figures for a single filer over a full tax year, with no pre-tax deductions, a starting point before you run your own numbers above.
| Gross | Federal income tax | FICA | VT state tax | Take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,028 | $33,292 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $1,698 | $48,692 |
| $85,000 | $9,870 | $6,503 | $3,345 | $65,282 |
| $120,000 | $17,570 | $9,180 | $5,655 | $87,595 |
Estimates for the 2026 tax year, single filer, computed from published federal and Vermont tax tables. Rounded to the nearest dollar. Your actual pay depends on your W-4, pre-tax deductions, and employer payroll. Not tax advice.
Common questions
Vermont Paycheck Calculator: common questions
- What is Vermont's income tax rate for 2026?
- Vermont uses four progressive brackets from 3.35% to 8.75%, after a $7,650 standard deduction for single filers.
- How much is deducted from a Vermont paycheck?
- Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), and Vermont state income tax at 3.35%–8.75% progressive after the $7,650 standard deduction.
- Does Vermont have local income taxes?
- No. Vermont municipalities do not levy a local income or wage tax.
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Estimates for tax year 2026, based on published federal and state tax tables. Not tax advice. Page last updated .