How much does a UX Designer make in Vermont?

BLS publishes no Vermont figure; the US average UX Designer pay is $117,490 a year (BLS, May 2025). On that pay in Vermont, after federal taxes, FICA, and Vermont state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $86,254 annually ($7,188/month).

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

On a $117,490 salary in Vermont, your take-home pay is approximately $86,254/year or $7,188/month. Federal tax: $17,018. State tax: $5,230. FICA: $8,988.

Is $117,490 a good UX Designer salary?

$117,490 is the BLS US average UX Designer pay; BLS publishes no Vermont figure (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in the US earn between $73,290 and $158,820.

How do Vermont taxes affect UX Designer salaries?

Vermont levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $117,490 is $5,230. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 26.6%.

What are the career growth prospects for UX Designers?

In the US, the top 10% earn over $201,550 and the bottom 10% under $53,750 (BLS, May 2025). 8% growth through 2032 (faster than average). Related roles include: UI Designer, Product Designer, Interaction Designer, UX Researcher.

How can a UX Designer 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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UX Designer Salary in Vermont (2026)

Average UX Designer pay in the US

$117,490/year

≈ $56/hour before tax

BLS publishes no Vermont figure; US average shown.

Source: BLS, May 2025 · Web and Digital Interface Designers

After tax (single filer)

$86,254/year

$7,188/month · effective tax rate 26.59%

Federal $17,018
State $5,230
FICA $8,988
Take-home

Pay by role in Vermont

Staff / Principal UX Designer$135,000–$215,000+ TC
Sr UX Designer (Dealer.com / Cox Automotive)$108,000–$165,000+ TC
Sr UX Designer (Beta Technologies eVTOL)$118,000–$178,000+ TC
Sr UX Designer (Burton / Ben & Jerry / Consumer Brand)$98,000–$148,000+ TC
Sr UX Researcher$98,000–$148,000+ TC
Sr UX Designer (Remote / NY + MA + CT migration)$112,000–$172,000+ TC

See all 10 roles with notes

See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$86,254
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$7,188
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$3,317
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$41/hr
Federal Tax	$17,018
State Tax	$5,230
FICA Taxes	$8,988
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	26.59%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all UX Designers earn the same — not even close

Vermont's UX designer market is anchored by Dealer.com Cox Automotive Burlington (automotive SaaS UX + dealer platform + inventory + the substantial Dealer.com Burlington UX team), Beta Technologies South Burlington (eVTOL flight controls UX + cockpit + ground control + the substantial Beta Alia UX), GlobalFoundries Essex Junction semiconductor manufacturing UX, National Life Group Montpelier insurance digital UX (life insurance member portal + advisor tools), Burton Snowboards Burlington + Ben & Jerry's Waterbury + Burton consumer brand digital UX, plus UVM CS + Champlain College Emergent Media Center (the substantial Champlain game design + interactive media as one of country's leading US game design programs) + post-2020 VT remote-work-enabled UX in-migration.

Staff / Principal UX Designer

$135,000–$215,000+ TC

Senior IC at Dealer.com + Beta + GF + Burton + post-2020 VT remote

Sr UX Designer (Dealer.com / Cox Automotive)

$108,000–$165,000+ TC

Dealer.com Burlington · automotive SaaS UX + dealer platform + inventory

Sr UX Designer (Beta Technologies eVTOL)

$118,000–$178,000+ TC

Beta South Burlington · eVTOL flight controls + cockpit + ground control UX

Sr UX Designer (Burton / Ben & Jerry / Consumer Brand)

$98,000–$148,000+ TC

Burton Burlington + Ben & Jerry Waterbury · consumer brand digital UX

Sr UX Researcher

$98,000–$148,000+ TC

VT consumer + automotive + eVTOL UX research · user + advisor journey

Sr UX Designer (Remote / NY + MA + CT migration)

$112,000–$172,000+ TC

VT-based remote · post-2020 NY + MA + CT remote-UX migration

Sr UX Designer (National Life Group)

$95,000–$142,000+ TC

National Life Group Montpelier · life insurance member + advisor UX

Sr Product Designer (UVM Medical / Healthcare)

$92,000–$138,000+ TC

UVMMC + UVM Health Network · patient portal + clinical UX

Mid-Level UX Designer (3-6 yrs)

$72,000–$108,000

Functional IC at VT major employers · transitioning to senior band

Junior UX Designer (0-3 yrs)

$58,000–$78,000

UVM + Champlain Emergent Media + Norwich + Middlebury · entry

Worth knowing: Dealer.com Cox Automotive Burlington + Beta Technologies eVTOL UX + Champlain College Emergent Media Center tri-anchor is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state automotive SaaS + eVTOL + game design + interactive media UX cluster and a feature most national UX surveys understate for VT. Dealer.com Cox Automotive Burlington (the substantial Dealer.com automotive SaaS UX + dealer platform + inventory + lead optimization + the substantial Dealer.com Burlington UX team + the substantial post-2024 Cox Automotive GenAI UX). Beta Technologies South Burlington eVTOL UX (the substantial Beta Alia-250 + Alia-A250 flight controls UX + cockpit + ground control + the substantial post-2024 Beta substantial UX growth + the substantial Beta UPS + Air New Zealand + USAF Agility Prime partnerships). Champlain College Emergent Media Center (the substantial Champlain game design + interactive media + animation + film as one of country's leading US game design programs + the substantial Champlain post-2024 substantial growth). Burton Snowboards Burlington + Ben & Jerry's Waterbury + Cabot Cooperative consumer brand digital UX. National Life Group Montpelier insurance UX. UVM Medical Center + UVM Health Network. VT progressive top 8.75% + VT NOT a RTW state anchor the VT UX proposition.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for UX Designers 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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