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Software Developer Salary in Vermont (2026)
$60.23 per hour · take-home ≈ $90,737/year ($7,561/month) for a single filer
Software Developer pay range in Vermont
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $82,480 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $102,820 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $125,280 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $166,610 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $209,420 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,740 Software Developer jobs in Vermont (occupation code 15-1252, “Software Developers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Vermont
A median Software Developer salary of $125,280 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 $90,737 — an effective tax rate of 27.6%.
| Gross (median) | $125,280 |
| Federal income tax | −$18,801 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,584 |
| Vermont state income tax | −$6,158 |
| Take-home (annual) | $90,737 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,561 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Software Developer make in Vermont?
- The median Software Developer salary in Vermont is $125,280 per year ($60.23 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $102,820 and $166,610.
- What is the take-home pay for a Software Developer in Vermont?
- On the median salary of $125,280, a single filer in Vermont takes home about $90,737 per year ($7,561 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.6%.
- How many Software Developer jobs are there in Vermont?
- BLS counts 1,740 Software Developer 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.