Vermont has a graduated income tax (3.35-8.75%). On $100K, you keep $73,438 (26.6% effective rate), ranking #44/50 states. Cost-adjusted: #41.
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Vermont uses a graduated income tax system with rates of 3.35-8.75%. Lower income is taxed at lower rates, with the top rate of 8.75% applying to the highest bracket.
Vermont’s sales tax adds to the overall tax burden for residents. When evaluating total taxes, consider income, sales, and property taxes together.
Property tax rates in Vermont vary by county and municipality. The overall property tax burden should be considered alongside income taxes when evaluating total cost.
Vermont has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average (index 105), meaning your take-home pay translates fairly directly to purchasing power.
How does Vermont’s tax burden change as your income rises? With graduated brackets, the effective rate increases at higher incomes as more of your salary falls into higher brackets.
| Gross Salary | Federal Tax | FICA | State Tax | Take-Home | Effective Rate | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40K | $2,620 | $3,060 | $2,275 | $32,045 | 19.9% | $2,670 |
| $50K | $3,820 | $3,825 | $2,844 | $39,511 | 21.0% | $3,293 |
| $60K | $5,020 | $4,590 | $3,413 | $46,978 | 21.7% | $3,915 |
| $75K | $7,725 | $5,738 | $4,266 | $57,272 | 23.6% | $4,773 |
| $100K | $13,225 | $7,650 | $5,688 | $73,438 | 26.6% | $6,120 |
| $120K | $17,625 | $9,180 | $6,825 | $86,370 | 28.0% | $7,198 |
| $150K | $24,774 | $11,475 | $8,531 | $105,220 | 29.9% | $8,768 |
| $200K | $36,774 | $14,339 | $11,375 | $137,512 | 31.2% | $11,459 |
The median household income in Vermont is $60,000, which translates to $46,978/year ($3,915/month) take-home after all taxes. This is near the national median.
After cost-of-living adjustment, the median income’s purchasing power in Vermont is equivalent to $44,740 in an average-cost area. Higher local costs erode some of the purchasing power.
Vermont ranks #44/50 for raw take-home pay and #41/50 for cost-adjusted purchasing power at $100K. The 3-position shift between raw and cost-adjusted ranking reflects the above-average cost of living, which reduces what your take-home actually buys.
At $100K in Vermont, you keep $73,438. The best state (Alaska) gives $79,125, and the worst (California) gives $70,480. Vermont is in the bottom 10 — consider whether the $5,688/year difference justifies exploring other states.
Vermont has a graduated income tax structure with rates of 3.35-8.75%. On $100K, you’ll pay approximately $5,688 in state income tax, bringing your total take-home to $73,438 after all federal and state taxes.
Filing as married filing jointly on $100K changes take-home from $73,438 (single) to $79,023 (married). The $5,585 marriage bonus comes from the doubled standard deduction ($32,200 vs $16,100) and wider lower brackets.
Vermont does not impose local income taxes, so the state rate is your only state-level income tax.
How does Vermont stack up against other states in the Northeast?