How much does a Project Manager make in Vermont?

The average Project Manager salary in Vermont is around $115,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Vermont state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $84,253 annually ($7,021/month).

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

On a $115,000 salary in Vermont, your take-home pay is approximately $84,253/year or $7,021/month. Federal tax: $16,470. State tax: $5,480. FICA: $0.00.

Is $115,000 a good Project Manager salary?

$115,000 is a strong salary for a Project Manager — above the national median. In Vermont, demand for this role is active.

How do Vermont taxes affect Project Manager salaries?

Vermont levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $115,000 is $5,480. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 26.7%.

What are the career growth prospects for Project Managers?

7% growth through 2032 (faster than average). Related roles include: Program Manager, Scrum Master, Product Owner, Operations Manager.

How can a Project Manager 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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Project Manager Salary in Vermont (2026)

The average Project Manager in Vermont earns around $115,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $84,253/year ($7,021/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$84,253
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$7,021
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$3,240
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$41/hr
Federal Tax	$16,470
State Tax	$5,480
FICA Taxes	$8,798
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	26.74%

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Project Manager Salary Ranges in Vermont

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$78,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$115,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$175,000

/year

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Not all Project Managers earn the same — not even close

Vermont's project manager market is anchored by GlobalFoundries Essex Junction post-CHIPS Act capex PM (the substantial post-2024 GF semiconductor capex + facility expansion + ~1.7K+ employees), Beta Technologies South Burlington eVTOL PM (the substantial Beta Alia-250 + Alia-A250 development + the substantial post-2024 Beta Plattsburgh NY production scale), UVM Medical Center + UVM Health Network hospital construction + IT PM, National Life Group Montpelier insurance IT + transformation PM, VT transportation infrastructure (Vermont Department of Transportation VTrans + I-89 + I-91 + US Route 7 + post-IIJA 2021 federal funding), VT ski resort expansion (Killington + Stowe + Sugarbush + Smugglers' Notch post-2020 substantial expansion + the substantial VT ski capex PM), Dealer.com Cox Automotive + Burton Snowboards corporate PM, plus UVM College of Engineering + Champlain College PM + the substantial VT PMP pipeline.

Sr / Lead Program Manager

$148,000–$245,000+ bonus

Sr PgM at GF + Beta + UVMMC + National Life + VTrans · multi-project

Sr Construction PM (UVM Medical Center)

$108,000–$165,000+ bonus

UVMMC + UVM Health Network · hospital construction + LEED + capital

Sr Technical PM (GlobalFoundries Essex Junction)

$118,000–$182,000+ bonus

GF Essex Junction · semiconductor capex + post-CHIPS facility PM

Sr Technical PM (Beta Technologies eVTOL)

$118,000–$185,000+ bonus

Beta South Burlington · eVTOL Alia development + flight test + cert

Sr IT PM (National Life Group)

$98,000–$148,000+ bonus

National Life Group Montpelier · life insurance IT + transformation PM

Sr Construction PM (VTrans / Transportation)

$95,000–$142,000+ bonus

VTrans + I-89 + I-91 + US Route 7 + post-IIJA federal funding

Sr Construction PM (VT Ski Resort Expansion)

$92,000–$138,000+ bonus

Killington + Stowe + Sugarbush + Smugglers · ski resort capex PM

Sr Technical PM (Dealer.com / Cox Auto)

$105,000–$162,000+ bonus

Dealer.com Burlington · automotive SaaS technical PM · SAFe Agile

Mid-Level PM (3-6 yrs)

$68,000–$98,000+ bonus

Functional PM at VT major employers · transitioning to senior band

Junior PM / PMP Candidate (0-3 yrs)

$52,000–$72,000+ bonus

UVM + Champlain + Norwich + Middlebury PM pipeline · entry

Worth knowing: GlobalFoundries Essex Junction post-CHIPS Act capex + Beta Technologies eVTOL development + UVM Medical Center construction tri-anchor is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state semiconductor capex + eVTOL development + academic medical center PM cluster and a feature most national PM surveys understate for VT. GlobalFoundries Essex Junction (post-2014 IBM Burlington fab transfer + the substantial GF Essex Junction post-CHIPS Act capex + facility expansion + the substantial post-2024 GF substantial growth + ~1.7K+ employees). Beta Technologies South Burlington (post-2017 founding by Kyle Clark + the substantial Beta Alia-250 + Alia-A250 eVTOL development + flight test + FAA certification + the substantial post-2024 Beta Plattsburgh NY production scale + the substantial Beta UPS + Air New Zealand + USAF Agility Prime partnerships). UVM Medical Center + UVM Health Network hospital construction (the only VT Level 1 trauma + the substantial UVMMC post-2024 substantial capital projects). National Life Group Montpelier insurance IT + transformation PM. VTrans + I-89 + I-91 + US Route 7 + post-IIJA 2021 federal funding. VT ski resort expansion (Killington + Stowe + Sugarbush + Smugglers' Notch + post-2020 substantial expansion). Dealer.com Cox Automotive + Burton Snowboards. VT progressive top 8.75% + VT NOT a RTW state anchor the VT PM proposition.