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HR Specialist Salary in Vermont (2026)
$37.40 per hour · take-home ≈ $60,538/year ($5,045/month) for a single filer
HR Specialist pay range in Vermont
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $55,510 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $63,900 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $77,800 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $93,300 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $114,090 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,270 HR Specialist jobs in Vermont (occupation code 13-1071, “Human Resources Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Vermont
A median HR Specialist salary of $77,800 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 $60,538 — an effective tax rate of 22.2%.
| Gross (median) | $77,800 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,286 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,952 |
| Vermont state income tax | −$3,024 |
| Take-home (annual) | $60,538 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,045 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a HR Specialist make in Vermont?
- The median HR Specialist salary in Vermont is $77,800 per year ($37.40 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $63,900 and $93,300.
- What is the take-home pay for a HR Specialist in Vermont?
- On the median salary of $77,800, a single filer in Vermont takes home about $60,538 per year ($5,045 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.2%.
- How many HR Specialist jobs are there in Vermont?
- BLS counts 1,270 HR Specialist 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.