Lawyer Salary in Vermont (2026)
$61.21 per hour · take-home ≈ $91,990/year ($7,666/month) for a single filer
Lawyer pay range in Vermont
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $85,510 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $100,790 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $127,310 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $188,090 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $336,450 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,330 Lawyer jobs in Vermont (occupation code 23-1011, “Lawyers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Vermont
A median Lawyer salary of $127,310 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 $91,990 — an effective tax rate of 27.7%.
| Gross (median) | $127,310 |
| Federal income tax | −$19,288 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,739 |
| Vermont state income tax | −$6,292 |
| Take-home (annual) | $91,990 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,666 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Vermont paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Lawyer make in Vermont?
- The median Lawyer salary in Vermont is $127,310 per year ($61.21 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $100,790 and $188,090.
- What is the take-home pay for a Lawyer in Vermont?
- On the median salary of $127,310, a single filer in Vermont takes home about $91,990 per year ($7,666 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.7%.
- How many Lawyer jobs are there in Vermont?
- BLS counts 1,330 Lawyer 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.