How much does a Real Estate Agent make in Vermont?

The average Real Estate Agent salary in Vermont is around $65,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Vermont state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $52,228 annually ($4,352/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Real Estate Agent in Vermont?

On a $65,000 salary in Vermont, your take-home pay is approximately $52,228/year or $4,352/month. Federal tax: $5,620. State tax: $2,180. FICA: $0.00.

Is $65,000 a good Real Estate Agent salary?

$65,000 is a competitive salary for a Real Estate Agent — near the national median. In Vermont, demand for this role is active.

How do Vermont taxes affect Real Estate Agent salaries?

Vermont levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $65,000 is $2,180. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 19.6%.

What are the career growth prospects for Real Estate Agents?

3% growth through 2032 (about as fast as average); top 20% earn 3-5x median. Related roles include: Realtor, Real Estate Broker, Buyer's Agent, Listing Agent, Luxury Specialist, Commercial Real Estate Agent.

How can a Real Estate Agent 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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Real Estate Agent Salary in Vermont (2026)

The average Real Estate Agent in Vermont earns around $65,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $52,228/year ($4,352/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$52,228
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$4,352
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,009
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$25/hr
Federal Tax	$5,620
State Tax	$2,180
FICA Taxes	$4,973
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	19.65%

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Real Estate Agent Salary Ranges in Vermont

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$50,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$78,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$200,000

/year

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Not all Real Estate Agents earn the same — not even close

Vermont's real estate agent market is anchored by Stowe + Waterbury UHNW resort (Stowe + Spruce Peak + the substantial Stowe Mountain Resort Vail-owned + post-2017 Vail acquisition + the substantial Stowe Spruce Peak Lodge + the substantial Stowe Trapp Family Lodge + the substantial Stowe ~$2M-$25M+ UHNW second-home + the substantial post-2020 NYC + Boston UHNW remote-tech migration + the substantial Stowe post-2020 housing supply tight), Burlington metro (Burlington Hill Section + South End + the substantial Burlington Lake Champlain waterfront + South Burlington + Essex + Williston + the substantial Burlington UVM + UVM Medical Center + GlobalFoundries + BETA + Burton executive market + the substantial post-2020 Burlington UHNW migration + the substantial Burlington post-2020 housing tight), Manchester + Hildene Lincoln Estate + Bennington UHNW (Manchester Center + the substantial Equinox Resort + the substantial Manchester historic + the substantial Hildene Lincoln Estate heritage + the substantial Stratton Mountain + the substantial Bennington Bennington Battle Monument), Sugarbush + Mad River Valley + Warren + Waitsfield (Sugarbush Resort + Mad River Glen + the substantial Mad River Valley UHNW + the substantial post-2020 Mad River migration), Killington + Woodstock UHNW (Killington Resort largest E-coast ski + the substantial Killington ~$1M-$5M+ ski property + the substantial Woodstock Hotel + the substantial Quechee + the substantial Woodstock Billings Farm + the substantial Woodstock UHNW historic), Brattleboro + Putney + Southern Vermont (the substantial Brattleboro arts), Northeast Kingdom (NEK rural Caledonia + Essex + Orleans counties + the substantial NEK farms + the substantial NEK Jay Peak + Burke Mountain), Middlebury + Champlain Valley (Middlebury College + the substantial Champlain Valley), plus substantial VT farm + the substantial VT 1.2M-acre farmland + the substantial VT dairy + the substantial VT maple syrup.

Senior Listing Agent (Stowe Spruce Peak UHNW)

$135,000–$385,000+

Stowe Spruce Peak + Stowe village · $2M-$25M+ UHNW · post-2020 NYC + Boston remote-tech UHNW migration

Senior Listing Agent (Burlington Hill Section)

$78,000–$215,000+

Burlington Hill Section + South End + Lake Champlain waterfront · UVM + GF + BETA executive market

Senior Listing Agent (Manchester / Hildene)

$72,000–$185,000+

Manchester Center + Hildene Lincoln Estate + the substantial Stratton Mountain + post-2020 UHNW migration

Sugarbush / Mad River Valley Specialist

$65,000–$165,000+

Sugarbush + Mad River Glen + Warren + Waitsfield · Mad River Valley UHNW + post-2020 migration

Killington / Woodstock UHNW Specialist

$72,000–$185,000+

Killington Resort + Woodstock + Quechee + Woodstock Billings Farm · ski + historic UHNW

Commercial Real Estate Agent

$65,000–$155,000+

Burlington + Rutland + Stowe commercial brokerage · CRE deals + leasing + investment + CCIM

Senior Buyer Agent

$45,000–$92,000+

Senior buyer agent · Burlington + Stowe + Manchester · post-2020 NYC + Boston migration + retirement relo

Northeast Kingdom NEK Rural Specialist

$42,000–$92,000+

Northeast Kingdom Caledonia + Essex + Orleans counties · rural farms + Jay Peak + Burke Mountain

Mid-Career Realtor (2-5 yrs)

$35,000–$58,000+

Mid-career Realtor transitioning to senior band · Vermont Realtors + Northern Vermont Realtors + Stowe Area

New Realtor (0-2 yrs)

$22,000–$42,000+

New Realtor · VT Real Estate Commission licensed + brokerage sponsor + Vermont Realtors member

Worth knowing: Vermont's Stowe Vail-owned UHNW + post-2020 NYC + Boston UHNW remote-tech migration + Manchester + Killington + Burlington Lake Champlain waterfront concentration is a distinctive VT Realtor feature most national real estate surveys understate. Stowe UHNW market (Stowe + Spruce Peak + the substantial Stowe Mountain Resort post-2017 Vail acquisition + the substantial Stowe Spruce Peak Lodge + the substantial Stowe Trapp Family Lodge heritage + the substantial Stowe ~$2M-$25M+ UHNW second-home + the substantial post-2020 NYC + Boston UHNW remote-tech migration + the substantial Stowe post-2020 housing supply tight + the substantial Stowe Mountain Vail synergy with other Vail Epic Pass properties) supports a distinctive VT luxury Realtor specialty — senior Stowe Spruce Peak listing agents clear $135-385K+ commission, comparable to Whitefish MT + Park City UT UHNW markets. The substantial post-2020 NYC + Boston UHNW remote-tech migration (the substantial post-2020 NYC 14.776% top + MA 9% Fair Share + MA 5% income tax vs VT 8.75% top + 6% sales tax differential offset by VT lifestyle + arts + ski + the substantial post-2020 lifestyle migration + the substantial NYC + Boston UHNW remote-tech to Stowe + Burlington + Manchester + Mad River + the substantial post-2020 VT housing supply tight) drove substantial VT Realtor transaction velocity 2020-2024. Burlington Hill Section + South End + Lake Champlain waterfront market (the substantial Burlington Hill Section historic + the substantial South End arts + the substantial Burlington Lake Champlain waterfront ~$1M-$5M+ + the substantial UVM + UVM Medical + GlobalFoundries + BETA + Burton executive market) supports substantial Burlington luxury Realtor specialty. Manchester + Hildene + Stratton Mountain market (the substantial Manchester Center retail + the substantial Equinox Resort + the substantial Hildene Lincoln Estate heritage + the substantial Stratton Mountain ski + the substantial Manchester post-2020 UHNW migration) supports substantial Southern Vermont Realtor specialty. Sugarbush + Mad River Valley market (the substantial Sugarbush Resort + Mad River Glen + the substantial Warren + Waitsfield + the substantial Mad River Valley arts + the substantial post-2020 Mad River UHNW migration) supports substantial Mad River Realtor specialty. Killington + Woodstock + Quechee market (the substantial Killington Resort largest E-coast ski + the substantial Woodstock Inn + Resort + the substantial Quechee + the substantial Woodstock Billings Farm + the substantial Woodstock UHNW historic) supports substantial Central Vermont Realtor specialty. The substantial VT farm + ag market (VT 1.2M-acre farmland + the substantial VT dairy + the substantial VT maple syrup #1 US producer + the substantial VT organic farm + the substantial Accredited Farm Manager AFM certification) supports a distinctive VT agricultural Realtor specialty. Vermont Realtors + Northern Vermont Realtors + Stowe Area Association of Realtors + Vermont MLS access. VT Real Estate Commission licensing requires 40 hours pre-license + 16 hours continuing education biennially. VT progressive 3.35% / 6.6% / 7.6% / 8.75% + VT 6% sales tax + VT estate tax $5M (2026) + VT NOT a RTW state anchor the VT Realtor proposition.