Vermont Paycheck Calculator — Calculate Your Take-Home Pay

Use our free Vermont paycheck calculator to calculate your net take-home pay after Vermont state income tax (top rate 8.75%), federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare. Updated for 2025.

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Vermont Paycheck Calculator

⚙️ Add Deductions (optional)
401(k), HSA, health insurance

Vermont State Income Tax Rates (2025)

Vermont has one of the highest top income tax rates in New England at 8.75%. Vermont is also notable for offering "Remote Worker Grants" of up to $7,500 to attract remote workers to relocate to Vermont.

Taxable IncomeTax Rate
$0–$45,4003.35%
$45,401–$110,0506.6%
$110,051–$229,5507.6%
Over $229,5508.75%

The minimum wage in Vermont is $13.67/hr as of 2025. Vermont's minimum wage exceeds the federal minimum of $7.25/hr.

How to Calculate Your Vermont Paycheck

Your Vermont take-home pay is your gross pay minus the following deductions:

This calculator also serves as a Vermont payroll calculator, Vermont salary calculator, Vermont income calculator, and Vermont take home pay calculator. Whether you search for "VT paycheck calculator" or "vermont wage calculator," this tool gives you accurate 2025 results.

  • Federal Income Tax — based on 2025 IRS brackets and your filing status (10%–37%)
  • Social Security — 6.2% of wages up to $176,100 (2025 wage base)
  • Medicare — 1.45% of all wages (plus 0.9% surtax on earnings over $200,000)
  • Vermont State Income Tax — calculated using Vermont's 2025 tax brackets (top rate 8.75%)
  • Pre-tax deductions — 401(k), HSA, health insurance premiums reduce your taxable income

Frequently Asked Questions — Vermont Paycheck

Vermont's top income tax rate is 8.75%. The state uses a graduated bracket system.
Vermont income tax is calculated on your annual taxable income. For paycheck withholding, your employer annualizes your per-period pay, calculates the annual tax, then divides by your pay periods per year.
The minimum wage in Vermont is $13.67/hr. This exceeds the federal minimum of $7.25/hr.
No — Vermont does not have local city or county income taxes aside from state tax. Your take-home pay calculation is straightforward.
Contributing to pre-tax accounts like a 401(k), HSA, or FSA reduces your Vermont taxable income dollar-for-dollar. A $500/month 401(k) contribution can save $44/month in Vermont state tax alone.