Salary Overview for Vermont

The median individual income in Vermont is $37,430 per year, while the mean (average) individual income is $46,150. The median household income is $71,084.

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

Vermont's cost of living index is 115 (national average = 100). This means the median salary of $37,430 in Vermont has the purchasing power of approximately $32,548 at the national average cost of living. The higher cost of living in Vermont means you need to earn more to maintain the same standard of living.

Minimum Wage in Vermont

The current minimum wage in Vermont is $14.15/hour, which equals approximately $29,432 per year for a full-time worker (40 hours/week, 52 weeks). See our complete Vermont minimum wage guide for tipped wages, scheduled increases, and more.

Top Employers in Vermont

  • University of Vermont Medical
  • GlobalFoundries
  • Dealer.com

Major Industries in Vermont

  • Healthcare
  • Manufacturing
  • Tourism

Tax Rates in Vermont

See the full tax breakdown including income tax, sales tax, property tax, and more on our Vermont tax rates page.

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