Vermont Paycheck Calculator

Updated for 2026 tax year · figures checked on November 3, 2026

Vermont withholds state income tax at graduated rates from 3.35% to 8.75%, and some employers also deduct a small share of the state's Child Care Contribution. This Vermont paycheck calculator, also a salary and take-home pay calculator, shows both next to federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare.

A single filer on a $60,000 salary, paid every two weeks with one W-4VT allowance, has a $2,307.69 paycheck and takes home about $1,870.24, or $48,626 a year.

Take-home pay per bi-weekly paycheck

$1,870.24

$48,626.24 a year from $59,999.94 gross pay (26 paychecks)

Take-home 81.0%
Federal income tax 8.4%
Social Security 6.2%
Medicare 1.4%
State income tax 2.8%
Vermont Child Care Contribution (employee share) 0.1%

Paycheck breakdown per paycheck and per year in Vermont
Item	Per paycheck	Per year
Gross pay	$2,307.69	$59,999.94
Federal income tax	−$193.08	−$5,020.08
Social Security	−$143.08	−$3,720.08
Medicare	−$33.46	−$869.96
State income tax	−$65.29	−$1,697.54
Vermont Child Care Contribution (employee share)	−$2.54	−$66.04
Take-home pay	$1,870.24	$48,626.24

How we calculated this

Estimates for informational purposes only, based on 2026 withholding rules. Your actual paycheck may differ. This is not tax advice. Report an issue

Vermont salary calculator: what your result means

Your result is take-home pay after federal taxes, Vermont income tax and the Child Care Contribution share. In the $60,000 example, federal income tax is about 8.4% of gross pay, Social Security and Medicare 7.7%, and Vermont deductions 2.9%.

The Child Care Contribution line is the most an employer may deduct; many employers pay all of it. Enter your W-4VT allowances under More options to match your stub.

At $100,000 a year, take-home pay is about $2,874.42 every two weeks, or $74,735 a year. A $40,000 salary paid weekly comes to about $639.38 per paycheck.

How Vermont taxes your paycheck

Vermont withholding at a glance
State income tax on wages	Graduated rates (see below)
Vermont Child Care Contribution (employee share)	0.11% employee rate

Source: Vermont Department of Taxes, GB-1210-2026 Income Tax Withholding Instructions, Tables, and Charts (official document, archived copy dated 2026-03-12)

Vermont withholding rates, single and head of household schedule

over $00%
over $3,9253.35%
over $54,6756.6%
over $126,7757.6%
over $260,2258.75%

Vermont withholding rates by taxable wages
Schedule	Taxable wages over	Rate
Single and head of household	$0	0%
	$3,925	3.35%
	$54,675	6.6%
	$126,775	7.6%
	$260,225	8.75%
Married	$0	0%
	$11,775	3.35%
	$96,475	6.6%
	$216,525	7.6%
	$323,825	8.75%

Source: Vermont Department of Taxes, GB-1210-2026 Income Tax Withholding Instructions, Tables, and Charts (official document, archived copy dated 2026-03-12)

Each W-4VT allowance lowers yearly withheld wages by $5,400. Thresholds shown are for a yearly payroll; per-paycheck tables use the same rates.

Employers subtract $5,400 a year for each W-4VT allowance, then apply Vermont's withholding tables for single or married employees, with rates from 3.35% to 8.75%. Heads of household use the single table with an extra allowance; civil union partners use the married table. Vermont withholding follows federal rules on which wages are taxable, so 401(k) and Section 125 deductions lower it. No Vermont town taxes wages.

Child Care Contribution

Since 2024 Vermont employers pay a 0.44% payroll contribution to fund child care. They may deduct up to a quarter of it from employees, at most 0.11% of wages, but don't have to.

Vermont Family and Medical Leave Insurance is voluntary: employers can choose to offer it, and individuals can buy it, so there's no statewide deduction for it.

Things to know about Vermont paychecks

A small child care deduction. Employers may withhold up to 0.11% of your wages toward the Child Care Contribution. (Source: Vermont Department of Taxes, Child Care Contribution (official page, archived copy dated 2026-10-15))
Paid leave insurance is optional. Vermont's family and medical leave insurance is offered voluntarily by employers or bought by individuals, not withheld from everyone. (Source: Office of the Governor of Vermont, Vermont Family and Medical Leave Insurance FAQ (official document, archived copy dated 2025-06-17))
Fired workers are paid within 72 hours. A discharged employee must get final wages within 72 hours. (Source: Vermont Statutes 21 V.S.A. § 342, Payment of wages (official page, archived copy dated 2026-10-13))

Federal taxes on every paycheck

Every US paycheck has the same three federal deductions, whichever state you work in. Together, Social Security and Medicare are called FICA (Federal Insurance Contributions Act) taxes.

Federal income tax withholding. Withholding is tax your employer takes out of each paycheck and sends to the IRS on your behalf. The amount depends on your pay and your Form W-4, using the IRS method in Publication 15-T. It is an estimate of your yearly tax; you settle the difference when you file your return.
Social Security. 6.2% of your wages, up to the wage base of $184,500 for the year. The wage base is the most pay that Social Security tax applies to.
Medicare. 1.45% of all your wages, with no limit. Once your pay from one employer passes $200,000 in a year, your employer also withholds an extra 0.9% Additional Medicare Tax on the amount above it.

Source: IRS Publication 15 (2026), (Circular E), Employer's Tax Guide.

Ways to change your paycheck

To change Vermont withholding, file a new Form W-4VT. Each allowance lowers withheld wages by $5,400 a year; you can also ask for an extra amount each paycheck.

If you never filed a W-4VT, your employer may use your federal W-4, and any extra federal withholding you asked for raises Vermont withholding by part of that amount.

Update your Form W-4. Claiming dependents, checking the Step 2 box or asking for extra withholding changes how much federal tax comes out of each paycheck. The IRS Tax Withholding Estimator can help you fill it in.
Pre-tax deductions. Money you put into a traditional 401(k), an HSA or employer health insurance comes out before federal income tax, so your take-home pay drops by less than the amount you save.
Bonuses. Employers often withhold federal tax on a bonus paid separately at a flat rate. Add a bonus under More options to see it.

Vermont payroll rules

Minimum wage: $14.42 an hour in 2026, with a tipped wage of $7.21. It's adjusted each January by the smaller of 5% or inflation. (Source: Vermont Department of Labor, Minimum wage increase starting January 2026 (official page, archived copy dated 2025-11-08))
Overtime: Time-and-a-half after 40 hours a week, but state law exempts some groups, such as employees of retail and service establishments. (Source: Vermont Statutes 21 V.S.A. § 384, Employment; wages (official page, archived copy dated 2026-11-03))
How often you must be paid: Employers must pay weekly, or every two weeks or twice a month after giving employees notice. (Source: Vermont Statutes 21 V.S.A. § 342, Payment of wages (official page, archived copy dated 2026-10-13))
Final paycheck: If you quit, you're paid on the last regular payday, or the following Friday if there isn't one. If you're discharged, within 72 hours. (Source: Vermont Statutes 21 V.S.A. § 342, Payment of wages (official page, archived copy dated 2026-10-13))

For employers in Vermont

State unemployment tax: Employers pay unemployment tax on the first $15,400 of each employee's wages, with new employers at 1.00%. (Source: US Department of Labor, Significant Provisions of State Unemployment Insurance Laws, January 2026)
New hire reporting: Employers must report new hires within 10 days. (Source: US Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child Support Services, State New Hire Reporting Requirements)
State income tax withholding: Employers register through myVTax or Form BR-400. Employees file Form W-4VT; without one, employers may use the federal W-4. (Source: Vermont Department of Taxes, GB-1210-2026 Income Tax Withholding Instructions, Tables, and Charts (official document, archived copy dated 2026-03-12))

Employers file the Child Care Contribution with Vermont withholding returns.

Compare Vermont with neighboring states

Take-home pay on a $60,000 salary, single filer, paid bi-weekly, no pre-tax deductions
			Per paycheck
New Hampshire	$0	$50,390	$1,938.07
Vermont	$1,764	$48,626	$1,870.24
Massachusetts	$2,956	$47,433	$1,824.36
New York	$2,966	$47,424	$1,824.00

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Vermont paycheck FAQ

What are Vermont's withholding rates in 2026?

From 3.35% to 8.75%, after $5,400 per W-4VT allowance.

What is the Vermont Child Care Contribution on my paycheck?

Your share of a 0.44% employer payroll contribution. Employers may deduct up to 0.11% of your wages; many deduct nothing.

Does Vermont have mandatory paid family leave deductions?

No. Vermont's family and medical leave insurance is voluntary.

When do I get my final paycheck in Vermont?

On the last regular payday if you quit, or within 72 hours if you're discharged.

What is the minimum wage in Vermont?

$14.42 an hour in 2026.

Is overtime taxed more in Vermont?

No. Overtime is taxed at the same rates as your other wages; a larger paycheck can mean more withholding that period.

Sources and methodology

Every rate and limit on this page comes from the official sources below, checked on 2026-11-03. Read how our paycheck calculator works for the calculation order and its limits.