Vermont charges 3.35-8.75% state income tax. Use the cost of living calculator pre-loaded with Vermont rates.
Open Cost of Living Calculator →Vermont's cost of living index is 105, and the graduated (3.35-8.75%) state tax further affects how far your dollar goes. Near-average living costs mean the state tax rate is the primary differentiator when comparing Vermont to other states. This calculator factors in both taxes and cost of living for Vermont.
Vermont uses a graduated income tax with brackets ranging from 3.35-8.75%. Lower income is taxed at lower rates, with the 8.75% top rate applying only to income in the highest bracket. This progressive structure means your effective state tax rate is always lower than the top marginal rate. Vermont does not have local income taxes, so the state graduated rate is the total state-level income tax burden.
The table below shows what you actually keep at five salary levels in Vermont, accounting for federal tax, FICA, and Vermont's graduated (3.35-8.75%) state tax.
See how Vermont compares to other Northeast states. Each link takes you to the cost of living calculator landing page for that state.
For a comprehensive breakdown of Vermont’s tax structure, salary comparisons, cost-of-living analysis, and more, visit the full Vermont take-home pay page.