How much does a Accountant make in Vermont?

The average Accountant salary in Vermont is around $85,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Vermont state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $65,541 annually ($5,462/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Accountant in Vermont?

On a $85,000 salary in Vermont, your take-home pay is approximately $65,541/year or $5,462/month. Federal tax: $9,870. State tax: $3,086. FICA: $6,503.

Is $85,000 a good Accountant salary?

$85,000 is a competitive salary for a Accountant — above the national median. In Vermont, demand for this role is active.

How do Vermont taxes affect Accountant salaries?

Vermont levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $85,000 is $3,086. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 22.9%.

What are the career growth prospects for Accountants?

4% growth through 2032 (about as fast as average). Related roles include: CPA, Tax Accountant, Financial Analyst, Auditor.

How can a Accountant in Vermont reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Accountant Salary in Vermont (2026)

Average Accountant pay in Vermont

$85,000/year

≈ $41/hour before tax

After tax (single filer)

$65,541/year

$5,462/month · effective tax rate 22.89%

Federal $9,870
State $3,086
FICA $6,503
Take-home

Pay by role in Vermont

Partner / Director CPA Firm$175,000–$345,000+ bonus
Senior Manager / Manager (Big 4 / Regional)$108,000–$172,000+ bonus
Senior Accountant (National Life Group)$78,000–$118,000+ bonus
Senior Accountant (GlobalFoundries / Beta)$82,000–$125,000+ bonus
Senior Tax Accountant (UHNW / Trust + Estate)$88,000–$135,000+ bonus
Senior Forensic / Litigation Support$92,000–$142,000+ bonus

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Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$65,541
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$5,462
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,521
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$32/hr
Federal Tax	$9,870
State Tax	$3,086
FICA Taxes	$6,503
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	22.89%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all Accountants earn the same — not even close

Vermont's accountant market is anchored by National Life Group Montpelier corporate accounting (life insurance statutory + GAAP + Schedule P actuarial accounting), GlobalFoundries Essex Junction + Beta Technologies South Burlington + Dealer.com Cox Automotive Burlington corporate accounting, UVM Medical Center + UVM Health Network healthcare accounting, VT-HQ regional CPA cluster (Gallagher Flynn Burlington + Davis & Hodgdon Burlington + A.M. Peisch Burlington + DiSorbo Burlington + Berry Dunn Burlington + Mudgett Jennett Krogh-Wisner Burlington + the substantial VT-HQ CPA), Big 4 + national CPA presence Burlington (Deloitte + EY + PwC + KPMG + RSM Burlington + the substantial Burlington CPA cluster), VT estate planning concentration (Burlington + Stowe + Manchester UHNW + post-2020 VT migration + the substantial VT estate tax planning leveraging VT $5M exemption + 16% top), VT dairy + ag accounting + maple, plus UVM Grossman + Champlain + Middlebury accounting pipeline.

Partner / Director CPA Firm

$175,000–$345,000+ bonus

Partner at Gallagher Flynn + Davis & Hodgdon + Big 4 Burlington · book

Senior Manager / Manager (Big 4 / Regional)

$108,000–$172,000+ bonus

Mgr at Deloitte + EY + PwC + KPMG + Gallagher Flynn + Davis & Hodgdon

Senior Accountant (National Life Group)

$78,000–$118,000+ bonus

National Life Group Montpelier · statutory + GAAP + Schedule P actuarial

Senior Accountant (GlobalFoundries / Beta)

$82,000–$125,000+ bonus

GF + Beta · semiconductor + eVTOL corporate accounting + R&D credit

Senior Tax Accountant (UHNW / Trust + Estate)

$88,000–$135,000+ bonus

Burlington + Stowe + Manchester UHNW · VT estate tax 16% planning

Senior Forensic / Litigation Support

$92,000–$142,000+ bonus

VT litigation support · insurance + corporate forensic

Senior Auditor (Big 4 / Regional)

$78,000–$118,000+ bonus

Audit at Big 4 Burlington + Gallagher Flynn + Davis & Hodgdon · the substantial

Senior Accountant (UVM Medical Center)

$78,000–$115,000+ bonus

UVMMC + UVM Health Network · healthcare accounting + ACO

Mid-Level Accountant (3-6 yrs)

$58,000–$85,000+ bonus

Functional IC at VT major employers · transitioning to senior band

Junior Accountant (0-3 yrs)

$48,000–$65,000+ bonus

UVM Grossman + Champlain + Middlebury + Norwich CPA · entry band

Worth knowing: National Life Group Montpelier insurance accounting + GlobalFoundries Essex Junction post-CHIPS + Beta Technologies eVTOL + VT estate planning UHNW tetra-anchor is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state mutual insurance + semiconductor + eVTOL + UHNW estate accounting cluster and a feature most national accountant surveys understate for VT. National Life Group Montpelier (the substantial VT-HQ life insurance mutual ~$60B+ + the substantial National Life Group statutory + GAAP + Schedule P actuarial + the substantial post-2024 National Life Group substantial growth). GlobalFoundries Essex Junction (the substantial post-CHIPS Act capex + R&D credit + the substantial post-2024 GF semiconductor accounting). Beta Technologies South Burlington (the substantial Beta eVTOL ~$1B+ Series B + C funding + the substantial Beta R&D credit + the substantial post-2024 Beta corporate accounting). VT-HQ regional CPA cluster (Gallagher Flynn Burlington + Davis & Hodgdon Burlington + A.M. Peisch Burlington + DiSorbo Burlington + Berry Dunn Burlington + Mudgett Jennett Krogh-Wisner + the substantial VT-HQ CPA). Big 4 Burlington (Deloitte + EY + PwC + KPMG + RSM Burlington). VT estate planning UHNW (Burlington + Stowe + Manchester + post-2020 VT migration + VT estate tax exemption $5M + top 16% — lower than federal $15M — substantial VT estate planning practice). UVM Medical Center + UVM Health Network. VT dairy + ag + maple. VT progressive top 8.75% + VT NOT a RTW state anchor the VT accountant proposition.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Accountants in Vermont and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and Vermont 2026 state rates. Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.

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Typical Accountant Salary by Experience (National)

US-wide ranges, not Vermont figures. Each link shows the Vermont taxes on that salary.

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$58,000

/year

Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$85,000

/year

Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$122,000

/year

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