How much does a Truck Driver make in Vermont?

The average Truck Driver salary in Vermont is around $60,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Vermont state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $48,824 annually ($4,069/month).

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

On a $60,000 salary in Vermont, your take-home pay is approximately $48,824/year or $4,069/month. Federal tax: $5,020. State tax: $1,566. FICA: $4,590.

Is $60,000 a good Truck Driver salary?

$60,000 is a competitive salary for a Truck Driver — above the national median. In Vermont, demand for this role is active.

How do Vermont taxes affect Truck Driver salaries?

Vermont levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $60,000 is $1,566. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 18.6%.

What are the career growth prospects for Truck Drivers?

4% growth through 2032 (about as fast as average). Related roles include: Long Haul Driver, Local Delivery Driver, Owner Operator, Tanker Driver, Flatbed Driver.

How can a Truck Driver 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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Truck Driver Salary in Vermont (2026)

Average Truck Driver pay in Vermont

$60,000/year

≈ $29/hour before tax

After tax (single filer)

$48,824/year

$4,069/month · effective tax rate 18.63%

Federal $5,020
State $1,566
FICA $4,590
Take-home

Pay by role in Vermont

Sr Owner-Operator (Class A / OTR)$95,000–$215,000+ OT
Sr LTL Linehaul Driver (FedEx / UPS / ODFL)$72,000–$118,000+ OT
Sr Dairy + Ag Driver (Cabot / Saint Albans)$62,000–$98,000+ OT
Sr Tanker / Hazmat Driver$75,000–$118,000+ OT
Sr Amazon DSP / Last-Mile Driver$55,000–$82,000+ OT
Sr Cross-Border Driver (VT-Canada)$72,000–$115,000+ OT

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See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$48,824
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$4,069
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$1,878
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$23/hr
Federal Tax	$5,020
State Tax	$1,566
FICA Taxes	$4,590
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	18.63%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all Truck Drivers earn the same — not even close

Vermont's truck driver market is anchored by VT interstate corridor (I-89 Burlington-Montpelier-Boston + I-91 Brattleboro-White River Junction-Canadian border + US Route 7 + US Route 4 + the substantial post-IIJA 2021 federal funding), VT warehouse + logistics (Hannaford Brothers South Burlington distribution + Price Chopper + Walmart Distribution + the substantial post-2020 VT distribution), VT dairy + ag inbound + outbound (Cabot Cooperative + Saint Albans Cooperative + the substantial VT dairy + maple syrup #1 US producer + the substantial VT dairy + maple transport), VT cross-border (the substantial VT-Canada cross-border at Highgate Springs + Derby Line + the substantial VT-NH cross-border + VT-NY cross-border + VT-MA cross-border), VT manufacturing inbound + outbound (GlobalFoundries + Beta + Dynapower + Burton + Burton Snowboards), plus Teamsters Local 597 + the substantial VT trucking + CDL pipeline.

Sr Owner-Operator (Class A / OTR)

$95,000–$215,000+ OT

Owner-op OTR · VT NY-Boston corridor + Canada cross-border

Sr LTL Linehaul Driver (FedEx / UPS / ODFL)

$72,000–$118,000+ OT

LTL at FedEx + UPS + ODFL + XPO + Teamsters · I-89 + I-91 corridor

Sr Dairy + Ag Driver (Cabot / Saint Albans)

$62,000–$98,000+ OT

Cabot Cooperative + Saint Albans dairy + the substantial VT dairy transport

Sr Tanker / Hazmat Driver

$75,000–$118,000+ OT

Tanker + hazmat at VT fuel + chemical + dairy + the substantial

Sr Amazon DSP / Last-Mile Driver

$55,000–$82,000+ OT

Amazon DSP last-mile at Burlington + South Burlington + Rutland

Sr Cross-Border Driver (VT-Canada)

$72,000–$115,000+ OT

VT-Canada cross-border · Highgate Springs + Derby Line + FAST card

Sr Regional Driver (VT-NH / VT-MA / VT-NY)

$65,000–$105,000+ OT

Regional · VT-NH + VT-MA + VT-NY cross-border · home daily/weekly

Sr Specialized Heavy Haul (GF / Beta)

$78,000–$125,000+ OT

Heavy haul · GF Essex Junction + Beta + the substantial VT industrial

Mid-Career Driver (3-6 yrs)

$55,000–$78,000+ OT

Mid-career at VT major fleets · transitioning to senior band

New Hire Driver (CDL-A)

$45,000–$62,000+ OT

New hire · VTC + Castleton CDL pipeline · entry OTR + regional

Worth knowing: VT interstate corridor (I-89 + I-91 + US Route 7) + VT dairy + ag transport (Cabot + Saint Albans) + VT-Canada cross-border (Highgate Springs + Derby Line) tri-anchor is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state Northeast Corridor + dairy + cross-border trucking cluster and a feature most national truck driver surveys understate for VT. VT interstate corridor (I-89 Burlington-Montpelier-Boston + I-91 Brattleboro-White River Junction-Canadian border + US Route 7 + US Route 4 + post-IIJA 2021 federal funding). VT warehouse + logistics (Hannaford Brothers South Burlington distribution + Price Chopper + Walmart Distribution + the substantial post-2020 VT distribution growth). VT dairy + ag transport (Cabot Cooperative + Saint Albans Cooperative + the substantial VT dairy industry as one of country's premier US dairy clusters + VT maple syrup #1 US producer + the substantial VT dairy + maple transport). VT-Canada cross-border (the substantial VT-Canada cross-border at Highgate Springs + Derby Line + the substantial FAST card + Trusted Trader + the substantial post-2020 VT-Canada freight). GlobalFoundries + Beta + Dynapower + Burton manufacturing freight. Teamsters Local 597. The 2025 No Tax on Overtime federal deduction applies through 2028 only to drivers owed overtime; the Motor Carrier Act (29 USC 213(b)(1)) exempts drivers of trucks over 10,000 lb hauling interstate freight, even on local routes. VT NOT a RTW state + VT progressive top 8.75% anchor the VT truck driver proposition.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Truck Drivers 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 Truck Driver Salary by Experience (National)

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

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$48,000

/year

Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$60,000

/year

Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$100,000

/year

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