Vermont paycheck calculator, 2026
Vermont uses a five-bracket schedule with rates that climb quickly, so the state deduction on a middle salary is larger than in most of New England. Allowances are claimed on Vermont's own W-4VT rather than the federal form, and using only the federal W-4 is a common reason Vermont withholding comes out low.
Vermont withholding rates, 2026
| Taxable income over | Base tax | Rate on excess |
|---|---|---|
| $0.00 | $0.00 | 0% |
| $3,925.00 | $0.00 | 3.35% |
| $54,675.00 | $1,700.13 | 6.6% |
| $126,775.00 | $6,458.73 | 7.6% |
| $260,225.00 | $16,600.93 | 8.75% |
| Taxable income over | Base tax | Rate on excess |
|---|---|---|
| $0.00 | $0.00 | 0% |
| $11,775.00 | $0.00 | 3.35% |
| $96,475.00 | $2,837.45 | 6.6% |
| $216,525.00 | $10,760.75 | 7.6% |
| $323,825.00 | $18,915.55 | 8.75% |
What the Vermont withholding form asks for
| Field | What it does | Where it appears |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont withholding allowances | — | Form W-4VT, line 5 |
Take-home pay in Vermont by salary
Single filer, paid every two weeks, no pre-tax deductions, 2026 rates. Change any of those in the calculator.
| Salary | Take-home (year) | Per paycheck | Total tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $35,000 | $29,261.44 | $1,125.44 | 16.4% |
| $40,000 | $33,111.52 | $1,273.52 | 17.2% |
| $45,000 | $36,961.34 | $1,421.59 | 17.9% |
| $50,000 | $40,811.68 | $1,569.68 | 18.4% |
| $55,000 | $44,651.10 | $1,717.35 | 18.8% |
| $60,000 | $48,338.16 | $1,859.16 | 19.4% |
| $65,000 | $52,026.00 | $2,001.00 | 20.0% |
| $70,000 | $55,363.62 | $2,129.37 | 20.9% |
| $75,000 | $58,550.96 | $2,251.96 | 21.9% |
| $80,000 | $61,738.04 | $2,374.54 | 22.8% |
| $85,000 | $64,925.90 | $2,497.15 | 23.6% |
| $90,000 | $68,113.50 | $2,619.75 | 24.3% |
| $95,000 | $71,301.10 | $2,742.35 | 24.9% |
| $100,000 | $74,488.18 | $2,864.93 | 25.5% |
| $110,000 | $80,863.38 | $3,110.13 | 26.5% |
| $120,000 | $87,238.58 | $3,355.33 | 27.3% |
| $130,000 | $93,417.22 | $3,592.97 | 28.1% |
| $140,000 | $99,492.12 | $3,826.62 | 28.9% |
| $150,000 | $105,567.28 | $4,060.28 | 29.6% |
| $200,000 | $135,942.04 | $5,228.54 | 32.0% |
Notes and caveats
- The separate 30% add-on for additional federal withholding is not included because the engine already exposes state additional withholding directly; users should enter the requested Vermont add-on there.
Sources
Every figure on this page is transcribed from a published source and carries the date it was read. Where two sources disagree, the disagreement is recorded rather than resolved silently.
- NFC-26-1780320782, Vermont State Income Tax Withholding — read 2026-07-19 · cross-checked against Vermont Department of Taxes, 2026 Income Tax Withholding Instructions
- allowance — NFC-26-1780320782 , Step 5 · read 2026-07-19
- rates — NFC-26-1780320782 , Tax tables · read 2026-07-19
This is an estimate of payroll withholding, not tax advice, and not a prediction of your final tax bill. Withholding is what your employer sends in during the year; what you actually owe is settled when you file.