How much does a Software Engineer make in Vermont?

The average Software Engineer salary in Vermont is around $145,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Vermont state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $102,737 annually ($8,561/month).

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

On a $145,000 salary in Vermont, your take-home pay is approximately $102,737/year or $8,561/month. Federal tax: $23,534. State tax: $7,636. FICA: $0.00.

Is $145,000 a good Software Engineer salary?

$145,000 is a strong salary for a Software Engineer — above the national median. In Vermont, demand for this role is active.

How do Vermont taxes affect Software Engineer salaries?

Vermont levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $145,000 is $7,636. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 29.1%.

What are the career growth prospects for Software Engineers?

25% growth through 2032 (much faster than average). Related roles include: Software Developer, Backend Engineer, Full Stack Developer, Frontend Engineer.

How can a Software Engineer 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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Software Engineer Salary in Vermont (2026)

The average Software Engineer in Vermont earns around $145,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $102,737/year ($8,561/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$102,737
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$8,561
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$3,951
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$49/hr
Federal Tax	$23,534
State Tax	$7,636
FICA Taxes	$11,093
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	29.15%

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Software Engineer Salary Ranges in Vermont

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$110,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$145,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$200,000

/year

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Not all Software Engineers earn the same — not even close

Vermont's software engineering market is anchored by GlobalFoundries Essex Junction (post-2014 IBM Burlington semiconductor fab $1.5B transfer + the substantial GlobalFoundries-VT continued semiconductor presence + post-2024 GlobalFoundries Essex Junction substantial growth), Beta Technologies South Burlington (post-2017 founded eVTOL + Alia-250 + Alia-A250 + the substantial post-2024 Beta substantial growth as one of country's leading US eVTOL startups), Burlington tech corridor (Dealer.com Cox Automotive Burlington + Dynapower South Burlington + MyWebGrocer Winooski + Faraday Burlington + the substantial post-2020 VT remote-work migration + the substantial Burlington startup density), Burton Snowboards Burlington + the substantial VT outdoor industry tech, UVM Medical Center + UVM Health Network healthcare tech, UVM College of Engineering + UVM College of Computer Science + Champlain College Burlington (the substantial Champlain CS + game design + cybersecurity) + Norwich University + Saint Michael's College CS pipeline, plus the substantial post-2020 VT remote-work-enabled tech in-migration from NY + MA + CT.

Staff / Principal Engineer

$155,000–$255,000+ TC

Senior IC at GlobalFoundries + Beta + Dealer.com + Burton + Dynapower

Senior Engineer (GlobalFoundries Essex Junction)

$130,000–$200,000+ TC

GF Essex Junction · post-2014 IBM Burlington fab · semiconductor SW

Senior Engineer (Beta Technologies eVTOL)

$132,000–$210,000+ TC

Beta South Burlington · eVTOL Alia-250 + autonomy + flight software

Senior Engineer (Dealer.com / Cox Automotive)

$118,000–$178,000+ TC

Dealer.com Burlington · Cox Auto · automotive SaaS + dealer platform

Senior Engineer (Burton Snowboards / Dynapower)

$108,000–$165,000+ bonus

Burton Burlington + Dynapower South Burlington · outdoor + industrial

Senior Engineer (Remote / NY + MA + CT migration)

$115,000–$185,000+ TC

VT-based remote · the substantial post-2020 NY + MA + CT remote-tech

Senior Engineer (UVM Medical Center / Healthcare Tech)

$98,000–$148,000+ bonus

UVM Medical Center + UVM Health Network · Epic + clinical tech

Senior Engineer (National Life Group / Insurance)

$98,000–$148,000+ bonus

National Life Group Montpelier · life insurance tech + actuarial

Engineering Manager

$148,000–$235,000+ TC

EM at GF + Beta + Dealer.com + Burton + post-2020 VT remote · team lead

Mid-Level Engineer (3-6 yrs)

$82,000–$125,000

Functional IC at VT major employers · transitioning to senior band

Junior Engineer (0-3 yrs)

$68,000–$92,000

UVM + Champlain + Norwich + Saint Michael + Middlebury CS · entry

Worth knowing: GlobalFoundries Essex Junction + Beta Technologies South Burlington eVTOL + Burlington tech corridor (Dealer.com Cox Automotive + Burton Snowboards + Dynapower) tri-anchor is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state semiconductor + eVTOL + outdoor tech anchor and a feature most national SE surveys understate for VT. GlobalFoundries Essex Junction (the substantial post-2014 IBM Burlington semiconductor fab $1.5B transfer to GlobalFoundries + the substantial GF Essex Junction continued semiconductor manufacturing + ~1.7K+ employees + the substantial post-2024 GF substantial growth as part of post-CHIPS Act US semiconductor reshoring). Beta Technologies South Burlington (post-2017 founded by Kyle Clark + the substantial Beta eVTOL Alia-250 + Alia-A250 + the substantial post-2024 Beta substantial growth as one of country's leading US eVTOL startups + the substantial Beta partnerships with UPS + Air New Zealand + the substantial post-2024 Beta Plattsburgh NY production scale). Burlington tech corridor (Dealer.com Burlington Cox Automotive subsidiary + Dynapower South Burlington power conversion + MyWebGrocer Winooski + Faraday Burlington + the substantial post-2020 VT remote-work migration). Burton Snowboards Burlington (post-1977 founding by Jake Burton Carpenter + the substantial Burton global snowboard). UVM Medical Center + National Life Group Montpelier. UVM + Champlain + Norwich + Saint Michael's pipeline. VT progressive top 8.75% + VT NOT a RTW state anchor the VT SE proposition.