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Accountant Salary in Vermont (2026)
$37.93 per hour · take-home ≈ $61,233/year ($5,103/month) for a single filer
Accountant pay range in Vermont
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $59,770 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $66,190 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $78,890 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $97,100 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $118,800 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,630 Accountant jobs in Vermont (occupation code 13-2011, “Accountants and Auditors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Vermont
A median Accountant salary of $78,890 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Vermont state income tax, a single filer keeps about $61,233 — an effective tax rate of 22.4%.
| Gross (median) | $78,890 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,526 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,035 |
| Vermont state income tax | −$3,096 |
| Take-home (annual) | $61,233 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,103 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Vermont paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Accountant make in Vermont?
- The median Accountant salary in Vermont is $78,890 per year ($37.93 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $66,190 and $97,100.
- What is the take-home pay for a Accountant in Vermont?
- On the median salary of $78,890, a single filer in Vermont takes home about $61,233 per year ($5,103 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.4%.
- How many Accountant jobs are there in Vermont?
- BLS counts 2,630 Accountant jobs in Vermont in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Vermont state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Vermont.