Vermont Paycheck Calculator (2026)
Last updated: 2026-10-07 · Vermont figures checked against official sources on 2026-10-07
Vermont withholds 3.35% – 8.75% state income tax in 2026 using its own formula and your Form W-4VT; employees also pay Vermont Child Care Contribution. On a $50,000 salary paid every two weeks, a single employee keeps about $1,574.52 per check: $146.92 federal, $147.11 Social Security and Medicare, $52.41 Vermont income tax and $2.12 in state premiums come out of $1,923.08.
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Paycheck breakdown · 2026 · Vermont
| Item | This check | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $1,923.08 | $50,000 |
| Gross pay | $1,923.08 | $50,000 |
| − Federal income tax | −$146.92 | −$3,820 |
| − Social Security (6.2%) | −$119.23 | −$3,100 |
| − Medicare (1.45%) | −$27.88 | −$725 |
| − Vermont income taxState formula | −$52.41 | −$1,363 |
| − VT Child Care Contribution (0.11%) 0.44% of wages; employer pays at least 75%. Employers may choose to pay the employee share. | −$2.12 | |
| Net pay | $1,574.52 | $40,938 |
Year total for state programs (with their wage caps): $55.
How federal withholding was figured (Pub. 15-T Worksheet 1A)
| 1a | Taxable wages this pay period | $1,923.08 |
| 1b | Pay periods per year | 26 |
| 1c | Annualized wages | $50,000.08 |
| 1d | Step 4(a) other income | $0.00 |
| 1f | Step 4(b) deductions | $0.00 |
| 1g | Standard adjustment ($12,900 MFJ / $8,600 other) | $8,600.00 |
| 2a | Adjusted Annual Wage Amount | $41,400.08 |
| 2b–2d | Row: at least $19,900 → $1,240.00 + 12% of the excess (standard single schedule) | |
| 2g | Annual tentative withholding | $3,820.01 |
| 2h | ÷ pay periods | $146.92 |
| 3b | Step 3 credits per period | −$0.00 |
| 4a | Extra withholding (Step 4(c)) | $0.00 |
| 4b | Federal income tax to withhold | $146.92 |
How Vermont withholding was figured
Vermont GB-1210 (2026) percentage method
| Annualized state wages ($1,923.08 × 26) | $50,000.08 |
| Allowances 1 × $5,400 | −$5,400.00 |
| Annual table | $1,362.62 |
| Annual withholding ÷ 26 pay periods | $52.41 |
What the employer pays on top
| Social Security match (6.2%) | $119.23 |
| Medicare match (1.45%) | $27.88 |
| FUTA (0.6% of the first $7,000) | $11.54 |
| Federal employer taxes this check | $158.65 |
Plus state unemployment, paid-leave employer shares and workers' comp — payroll cost calculator has every state's 2026 rates.
Vermont take-home pay examples (2026)
Paid biweekly, 2026 W-4 with only the filing status, no pre-tax deductions or local tax; Vermont certificate — single: W-4VT status: Single / married at single rate; W-4VT allowances: 1; married: W-4VT status: Married / civil union; W-4VT allowances: 2. Computed with the same engine as the calculator.
| Salary · filing status | Gross / check | Federal | Soc. Sec. + Medicare | Vermont tax | State premiums | Net / check | Net / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 · single | $1,923.08 | $146.92 | $147.11 | $52.41 | $2.12 | $1,574.52 | $40,938 |
| $50,000 · married, one income | $1,923.08 | $68.46 | $147.11 | $35.34 | $2.12 | $1,670.05 | $43,421 |
| $100,000 · single | $3,846.15 | $506.54 | $294.23 | $166.74 | $4.23 | $2,874.41 | $74,735 |
| $100,000 · married, one income | $3,846.15 | $293.85 | $294.23 | $99.76 | $4.23 | $3,154.08 | $82,006 |
Vermont income tax rates for 2026
2026: Inflation indexing only: 2026 preliminary brackets widened (single first bracket $49,400 → $50,750; MFJ $82,500 → $84,700). Rates unchanged (3.35% / 6.60% / 7.60% / 8.75%). The 2026 session (Act 164, H.933) updated Vermont's link to the Internal Revenue Code to Dec. 31, 2025 with selective decoupling from H.R. 1 (bonus depreciation on qualified production property, §174A for large businesses, a QSBS add-back for 2026+) but did not change individual rates, the standard deduction or the exemption. Withholding tables (GB-1210-2026) took effect Jan. 1, 2026 with a $5,400 annual allowance.
Single / married filing separately
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $50,750 | 3.35% |
| $50,750 – $122,850 | 6.6% |
| $122,850 – $256,300 | 7.6% |
| Over $256,300 | 8.75% |
Married filing jointly
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $84,700 | 3.35% |
| $84,700 – $204,750 | 6.6% |
| $204,750 – $312,050 | 7.6% |
| Over $312,050 | 8.75% |
Head of household
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $68,000 | 3.35% |
| $68,000 – $175,500 | 6.6% |
| $175,500 – $284,150 | 7.6% |
| Over $284,150 | 8.75% |
- Standard deduction
- $7,650 single · $15,300 married jointly · $11,450 head of household
- Personal exemption
- $5,300 / $5,300 per dependent deduction
Credits, phase-outs and other Vermont rules
- Brackets are the Department's '2026 Preliminary Vermont Tax Rates' published in the 2026 Form IN-114 instructions (Rev. 10/25): Single 3.35% to $50,750, 6.60% to $122,850, 7.60% to $256,300, 8.75% above; MFJ/qualifying widow(er)/civil union joint $84,700 / $204,750 / $312,050; MFS $42,350 / $102,375 / $156,025; HOH $68,000 / $175,500 / $284,150. Final 2026 rate schedules are issued with the 2026 IN-111 booklet.
- STANDARD DEDUCTION AND PERSONAL EXEMPTION ARE TAX YEAR 2025 FIGURES (latest official; 2026 indexed amounts not yet published as of Oct. 2026): standard deduction $7,650 single/MFS, $15,300 MFJ/QW, $11,450 HOH, plus $1,250 for each taxpayer 65+ and/or blind; personal exemption $5,300 per taxpayer, spouse and dependent. Both are Vermont's own indexed amounts (not the federal standard deduction).
- Starts from federal AGI with Vermont additions/subtractions (e.g. 40% capital gains exclusion up to $350,000; Social Security exemption up to $65,000 single / $80,000 MFJ AGI for 2025).
- MINIMUM TAX for high earners: if federal AGI exceeds $150,000, Vermont tax (IN-111 line 8) is the GREATER of the rate-schedule tax or 3% of AGI less interest from U.S. obligations (2025 Vermont Tax Rate Schedules note).
- Credits not modeled: refundable Vermont EITC (now 100% of the federal EITC for workers without children after Act 71 of 2025; a percentage of the federal EITC for families with children — see IN-112), Vermont Child Tax Credit up to $1,000 per child age 6 or under (income-limited).
All 51 jurisdictions side by side: 2026 state income tax rates.
How Vermont withholding works
Employee form: Form W-4VT (Vermont Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate); the federal W-4 may be used only if no W-4VT is submitted
Allowance-based method on its own W-4VT (filing status Single / Married-CU filing jointly / Married-CU filing separately / Married but withhold at higher single rate; allowances = self + non-working spouse + dependents + 1 if head of household; optional extra amount). Subtract allowances × per-period allowance (annual $5,400; weekly $103.85, biweekly $207.69, semimonthly $225.00, monthly $450.00, quarterly $1,350.00, daily $20.77) from wages, then apply the Single or Married percentage table. ANNUAL Single: $0 up to $3,925; 3.35% of excess over $3,925 to $54,675; $1,700.13 + 6.60% over $54,675 to $126,775; $6,458.73 + 7.60% over $126,775 to $260,225; $16,600.93 + 8.75% over $260,225. ANNUAL Married: $0 up to $11,775; 3.35% over $11,775 to $96,475; $2,837.45 + 6.60% to $216,525; $10,760.75 + 7.60% to $323,825; $18,915.55 + 8.75% above. Civil union partners use the Married table. If only a federal W-4 is on file and it requests extra federal withholding, increase Vermont withholding by 30% of that extra amount. Non-periodic payments: Vermont withholding may be estimated at 30% of federal withholding; non-qualified deferred compensation payments 6%.
Other deductions from a Vermont paycheck
- Vermont Child Care Contribution — up to 0.11%, all wages. 0.44% payroll tax on all Vermont wages since July 1, 2024. Employers may withhold up to 25% (0.11%) from employees and pay the rest (0.33% minimum). Source
Local income taxes in Vermont
No local income taxes on wages in Vermont.
Vermont paycheck FAQ
How much is $50,000 a year after taxes in Vermont?
About $40,938 a year — $1,574.52 per biweekly paycheck — for a single filer with a basic 2026 W-4 and no pre-tax deductions: $146.92 federal income tax, $147.11 Social Security and Medicare, $52.41 Vermont income tax and $2.12 in Vermont Child Care Contribution per check. A married couple filing jointly on one $50,000 income keeps about $43,421 ($1,670.05 per check).
How much is $100,000 a year after taxes in Vermont?
About $74,735 for a single filer ($2,874.41 per biweekly check) and $82,006 for a married couple with one income ($3,154.08 per check); Vermont income tax takes $4,335 and $2,594 of that respectively. Add 401(k), health or HSA deductions in the calculator to see your exact number.
What is the Vermont income tax rate for 2026?
4 brackets from 3.35% – 8.75%, after a standard deduction of $7,650 single / $15,300 joint and a personal exemption ($5,300 / $5,300 per dependent deduction). Inflation indexing only: 2026 preliminary brackets widened (single first bracket $49,400 → $50,750.
Which form controls Vermont withholding?
Your Form W-4VT (Vermont Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate); the federal W-4 may be used only if no W-4VT is submitted. Employers apply GB-1210-2026 — 2026 Income Tax Withholding Instructions, Tables, and Charts (effective Jan. 1, 2026 – Dec. 31, 2026); Vermont Percentage Method Withholding Tables on PDF pp. 7-8 (printed page labels 5-6). Changing your federal W-4 does not change your Vermont withholding.
Are there local income taxes in Vermont?
No local income taxes on wages in Vermont.
What else comes out of a Vermont paycheck besides income tax?
Vermont Child Care Contribution: up to 0.11% (all wages). Plus federal Social Security (6.2% of wages up to $184,500) and Medicare (1.45%, and 0.9% more over $200,000).
Does Vermont tax 401(k) contributions or health premiums?
Vermont follows the federal treatment for wage withholding: traditional 401(k)/403(b)/457(b) deferrals and cafeteria-plan items (health premiums, HSA, FSA) reduce the wages Vermont taxes.
More for Vermont employers and employees
Official Sources
Figures checked against these sources on 2026-10-07- Vermont Dept. of Taxes — 2026 Form IN-114 Instructions, '2026 Preliminary Vermont Tax Rates' (Rev. 10/25)
- Vermont Dept. of Taxes — GB-1210-2026 Income Tax Withholding Instructions, Tables, and Charts
- Vermont Dept. of Taxes — Filing Season FAQs (TY2025 standard deduction and $5,300 personal exemption)
- Vermont Dept. of Taxes — 2025 Vermont Tax Rate Schedules (3% minimum tax for AGI over $150,000)
- Vermont Dept. of Taxes — 2026 Legislative Highlights (Act 164 of 2026)
- Vermont Dept. of Taxes — GB-1326 The Vermont Child Care Contribution
- Vermont Dept. of Taxes — Form W-4VT
- Vermont Dept. of Taxes — 2025 filing season press release (Act 71 of 2025 credit expansions)
- Vermont Dept. of Taxes — Child Care Contribution
- IRS Publication 15-T (2026), Federal Income Tax Withholding Methods — federal withholding
- IRS Publication 15 (2026), Employer's Tax Guide — FICA
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