How much does a Pilot make in Vermont?

The average Pilot salary in Vermont is around $219,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Vermont state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $149,570 annually ($12,464/month).

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

On a $219,000 salary in Vermont, your take-home pay is approximately $149,570/year or $12,464/month. Federal tax: $41,384. State tax: $13,260. FICA: $0.00.

Is $219,000 a good Pilot salary?

$219,000 is a strong salary for a Pilot — above the national median. In Vermont, demand for this role is active.

How do Vermont taxes affect Pilot salaries?

Vermont levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $219,000 is $13,260. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 31.7%.

What are the career growth prospects for Pilots?

4% growth through 2032 (about as fast as average). Related roles include: Airline Pilot, Commercial Pilot, Captain, First Officer, Corporate Pilot, Cargo Pilot.

How can a Pilot 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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Pilot Salary in Vermont (2026)

The average Pilot in Vermont earns around $219,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $149,570/year ($12,464/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$149,570
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$12,464
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$5,753
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$72/hr
Federal Tax	$41,384
State Tax	$13,260
FICA Taxes	$14,786
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	31.7%

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Pilot Salary Ranges in Vermont

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$100,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$219,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$380,000

/year

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Not all Pilots earn the same — not even close

Vermont's pilot market is anchored by Burlington International Airport BTV (the substantial Burlington-area airport + ~1.5M annual passengers + the substantial Delta + American + JetBlue + United + Frontier + Cape Air BTV crew bases + the substantial post-2020 BTV substantial growth), Vermont Air National Guard 158th Fighter Wing Burlington (post-2019 F-35 transition as the first Air National Guard unit to transition to F-35 Lightning II + the substantial VT ANG F-35 + BTV co-location), Beta Technologies South Burlington eVTOL test pilots (the substantial Beta Alia-250 + Alia-A250 flight test + FAA certification flight test pilots + the substantial post-2024 Beta Plattsburgh NY production scale), Cape Air Vermont commuter + the substantial VT commuter aviation, Killington + Stowe + Manchester corporate jet + UHNW (the substantial post-2020 VT UHNW migration driving substantial VT corporate jet + Burlington Executive Airport KBTV + Rutland Southern VT Regional Airport RUT + Morrisville Stowe State Airport MVL).

Sr Major Airline Captain (737 / A320)

$365,000–$645,000+ OT

Sr Capt at Delta + American + JetBlue + United BTV · narrowbody + widebody

Sr LCC Captain (JetBlue / Frontier / Cape Air)

$215,000–$365,000+ OT

LCC BTV crew base · Embraer + ATR + the substantial post-2024 LCC growth

Sr First Officer (Major / LCC)

$165,000–$285,000+ OT

Sr FO at majors + LCC BTV base · transitioning to captain track

Sr Beta Technologies Test Pilot

$185,000–$345,000+ bonus

Beta South Burlington · eVTOL Alia-250 + Alia-A250 flight test + FAA cert

Sr VT ANG F-35 Pilot (158th Fighter Wing)

$108,000–$215,000+ bonus

VT ANG 158th FW Burlington F-35 · cleared · TS/SCI · O-3 to O-5

Sr Corporate Pilot (Burlington / Stowe / Manchester)

$155,000–$315,000+ bonus

Burlington + Stowe + Manchester UHNW corporate jet · post-2020 VT

Sr Charter / Cape Air Pilot

$85,000–$165,000+ OT

Cape Air + BTV charter + the substantial VT commuter + charter

Sr Cargo / Freight Pilot

$125,000–$215,000+ OT

Cargo at BTV + RUT + MVL · UPS + FedEx + Amazon Air feeder

Mid-Career Pilot (3-6 yrs)

$85,000–$155,000+ OT

Mid-career at VT majors + LCC + regional · transitioning to senior

New Hire Pilot (ATP / R-ATP)

$58,000–$85,000+ OT

New hire · UND aviation + Western Michigan + Embry-Riddle · entry regional

Worth knowing: Vermont Air National Guard 158th Fighter Wing F-35 + Beta Technologies eVTOL test pilots + Burlington International BTV + post-2020 VT UHNW corporate jet tetra-anchor is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state F-35 first ANG unit + eVTOL test + post-2020 UHNW corporate jet pilot anchor and a feature most national pilot surveys understate for VT. Vermont Air National Guard 158th Fighter Wing Burlington (post-2019 F-35 transition as the first Air National Guard unit to transition to F-35 Lightning II + the substantial VT ANG F-35 + Burlington International Airport BTV co-location + the substantial post-2024 VT ANG substantial F-35 operations). Beta Technologies South Burlington eVTOL test pilots (the substantial Beta Alia-250 + Alia-A250 flight test + FAA certification flight test pilots + the substantial post-2024 Beta Plattsburgh NY production scale + the substantial Beta UPS + Air New Zealand + USAF Agility Prime partnerships). Burlington International Airport BTV (~1.5M annual passengers + the substantial Delta + American + JetBlue + United + Frontier + Cape Air BTV crew bases + the substantial post-2020 BTV substantial growth). post-2020 VT UHNW migration driving substantial VT corporate jet (Burlington + Stowe + Manchester + Lake Champlain UHNW). Cape Air commuter. VT progressive top 8.75% + VT NOT a RTW state anchor the VT pilot proposition.