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Vermont minimum wage in 2026
Minimum wage in Vermont
$14.42
an hour · $29,994 a year full time · about $25,709 after taxes
| Per week (40 hours) | $576.80 |
| Every two weeks | $1,153.60 |
| Per month | $2,499.47 |
| Per year | $29,994 |
Rate in effect on September 30, 2026, from the U.S. Department of Labor. Some cities and counties set a higher minimum. Updated November 15, 2026.
Minimum wage in Vermont after taxes
A full-time minimum wage worker in Vermont earns $29,994 a year. As a single filer, $1,419 goes to federal income tax, $2,295 to Social Security and Medicare, and $571 to Vermont income tax. That leaves $25,709, or $12.36 for each hour worked.
| Hours per week | Per week | Per year | Per year after taxes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $144.20 | $7,498 | $6,925 |
| 15 | $216.30 | $11,248 | $10,387 |
| 20 | $288.40 | $14,997 | $13,781 |
| 25 | $360.50 | $18,746 | $16,853 |
| 30 | $432.60 | $22,495 | $19,815 |
| 35 | $504.70 | $26,244 | $22,777 |
| 40 | $576.80 | $29,994 | $25,709 |
How Vermont compares
Vermont's minimum wage ranks 20th highest of the 50 states and DC. The highest is District of Columbia, at $18.40. 30 states and DC set their own rate above the federal $7.25; the rest use the federal rate.
| State | Minimum wage | Full-time year | vs. Vermont |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | $14.42 | $29,994 | — |
| Massachusetts | $15.00 | $31,200 | +$0.58 |
| New Hampshire | $7.25 | $15,080 | −$7.17 |
| New York | $16.00 | $33,280 | +$1.58 |
Overtime at minimum wage
Under federal law, most hourly workers must be paid 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a week. At Vermont's minimum wage that is $21.63 for each overtime hour. Five overtime hours a week add $5,624 a year before taxes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Vermont in 2026?
$14.42 an hour, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
How much is minimum wage a year in Vermont?
Working 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, $14.42 an hour is $29,994 a year before taxes and about $25,709 after taxes for a single filer.
How much is a minimum wage paycheck in Vermont?
A full-time worker paid every two weeks earns $1,153.60 before taxes and takes home about $988.80.
Is Vermont's minimum wage higher than the federal minimum?
Yes. It is $7.17 an hour above the federal minimum of $7.25, which adds $14,914 a year for a full-time worker.
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Sources
- U.S. Department of Labor: state minimum wage rates (in effect September 30, 2026)
- U.S. Department of Labor: overtime pay
- How after-tax figures are calculated
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