H-1B · Vermont
H-1B take-home pay in Vermont (2026)
Pick a salary to see the full breakdown — federal income tax, FICA, Vermont state income tax, and your annual / monthly / bi-weekly net.
| Gross salary | Take-home | Monthly | Effective rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $60,000 | $45,140 | $3,762 | 24.8% | Details → |
| $80,000 | $58,110 | $4,843 | 27.4% | Details → |
| $100,000 | $70,430 | $5,869 | 29.6% | Details → |
| $120,000 | $82,750 | $6,896 | 31.0% | Details → |
| $150,000 | $100,666 | $8,389 | 32.9% | Details → |
| $180,000 | $118,546 | $9,879 | 34.1% | Details → |
| $220,000 | $144,237 | $12,020 | 34.4% | Details → |
| $280,000 | $178,147 | $14,846 | 36.4% | Details → |
| $350,000 | $215,877 | $17,990 | 38.3% | Details → |
| $500,000 | $296,727 | $24,727 | 40.7% | Details → |
How Vermont state income tax works for H-1B holders
State tax structure
Flat 8.75%
State standard deduction
Conforms to federal / no separate amount
Vermont charges a single flat rate of 8.75% on taxable income. Unlike the federal system, there are no brackets — every dollar of taxable income is taxed at the same rate. This makes the state tax math simple: $H-1B take-home in Vermont is dominated by federal tax + FICA, with the flat state component layered on top.
What's different for H-1B holders in Vermont?
State income tax generally does not distinguish between visa categories — it only looks at where you live and where you work, not your immigration status. A few practical notes for H-1B holders specifically:
- Residency. Most states deem you a tax resident if you are domiciled in the state or spend more than 183 days there during the calendar year, regardless of visa type.
- FICA exemption (federal) ≠ state-tax exemption. H-1B holders pay state tax on the same basis as US workers — there is no special exemption.
- Standard deduction. As a resident alien for federal purposes, you typically qualify for the state's standard deduction (where one exists) under that state's residency rules.
Source: tax.vermont.gov/