Take-home pay in Vermont on a 2025 paycheck.
On a $80,000 single-filer salary, Vermont keeps $61,769/yr after federal income tax, FICA, and Vermont's state income tax (−$290 vs the 51-state average of $62,059).
Vermont take-home at common income points
| Salary | Filing | Take-home | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | Single | $40,958 | 18.1% |
| $80,000 | Single | $61,769 | 22.8% |
| $80,000 | MFJ (2) | $66,346 | 17.1% |
| $150,000 | Single | $105,543 | 29.6% |
| $150,000 | MFJ (4) | $120,313 | 19.8% |
| $250,000 | Single | $167,409 | 33.0% |
Effective rate = total federal + FICA + state tax as a share of gross. Excludes pre-tax deductions, local tax, and SDI.
How Vermont compares
On the standard $80,000 single-filer benchmark, Vermont keeps $61,769 — $290 less than the 51-state average. The Vermont top marginal individual income tax rate is 8.75%, and the state’s standard deduction for single filers is $7,400.00. For the live cross-state comparison and a state-locked “compare to” view, see the interactive paycheck map.
Top 1 Vermont metros for paycheck comparison
Take-home is identical at the state level — but cost of living varies dramatically between Burlington and the rest of Vermont. Pick a metro to see paycheck vs cost-of-living together.
More Vermont metros coming as we expand city coverage.
Vermont paycheck — common questions
What is the Vermont state income tax rate in 2025?
Vermont taxes individual income at marginal rates topping out at 8.75% on the highest bracket. The standard deduction for single filers is $7,400.00; for MFJ it is $14,850.00.
How much take-home will I have on $80,000 in Vermont?
A single filer earning $80,000 in Vermont takes home approximately $61,769/yr (77.2% of gross). A married couple filing jointly earning $80,000 takes home $66,346/yr due to the larger MFJ standard deduction. These figures exclude pre-tax 401(k), HSA, and health insurance contributions.
Are there any Vermont-specific paycheck deductions I should know about?
Vermont top marginal rate 8.75%; no local income taxes. New PFML program proposed but not yet active as of 2025.
Does Vermont have local income taxes?
Yes — see the Vermont paycheck quirk above for the local-tax detail.
Reviewed by CalcFi Editorial · Last verified against VT Department of Taxes tax tables on 2026-04-19. Methodology + sources at /about/editorial.