Vermont's Minimum Wage in 2026
The minimum wage in Vermont is $14.42 an hour, $7.17 more than the federal minimum of $7.25. No increase is scheduled yet. Full time, that is $29,994 a year before taxes. Source
After federal and state taxes, a single full-time worker keeps about $25,554 a year, or $982.86 every two weeks.
What the Vermont minimum wage pays
| At $14.42 | |
|---|---|
| Per hour | $14.42 |
| Per 8-hour day | $115.36 |
| Per 40-hour week | $576.80 |
| Every two weeks | $1,153.60 |
| Per month | $2,499.47 |
| Per year (2,080 hours) | $29,993.60 |
| Take-home every two weeks | $982.86 |
| Take-home per year | $25,554.36 |
Before taxes, except the take-home rows: after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Vermont income tax and payroll programs, single filer, 2026 Form W-4, no other deductions. Part time at 20 hours a week, the minimum wage is $14,997 a year and about $13,643 after taxes.
Vermont minimum wage rules
Each rule links to the official source. Checked Oct 25, 2026. The federal minimum of $7.25 applies wherever a state rate is lower. Source
| Topic | The rule | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage | Vermont's minimum wage is $14.42 an hour from January 1, 2026. It is adjusted every January 1; the 2027 rate had not been posted on the Department of Labor site when checked. | Vermont Department of Labor, 2026 minimum wage release |
| Tipped employees | Service or tipped employees who regularly get more than $120 a month in tips can be paid a base wage of $7.21 an hour in 2026. If tips do not bring you up to $14.42 an hour, your employer must make up the difference. | Vermont Department of Labor, 2026 minimum wage release |
| Overtime | Vermont requires 1.5 times your regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. Many workers are exempt from the state rule, including those at retail or service businesses, hotels, motels and restaurants. | Vermont Statutes, 21 V.S.A. 384 |
How Vermont's minimum wage compares
Vermont has the 20th-highest minimum wage of the 50 states and DC.
The typical (median) worker in Vermont earns $27.11 an hour, so the minimum wage is 53% of the median wage. 10% of Vermont workers earn less than $17.27 an hour and 25% less than $20.84 (BLS, May 2025, all 303,890 jobs). Source
The jobs with the lowest typical pay in Vermont, among those with at least 1,000 workers:
| Job | Median hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $14.94 | 1,060 |
| Cashiers | $17.17 | 7,030 |
| Dishwashers | $17.31 | 1,280 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $17.32 | 6,830 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $17.57 | 1,350 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $17.85 | 5,360 |
BLS figures are from May 2025, before some recent increases. Tipped jobs can show a median below the minimum wage where the law lets employers count tips toward it (see the tipped rules above).
Tax credits and rent on the minimum wage
A full-time minimum-wage worker earns $29,994 a year. At that income the 2026 Earned Income Tax Credit could be about:
| Qualifying children | Single or head of household | Married, one earner |
|---|---|---|
| 0 children | None | None |
| 1 child | $3,452 | $4,427 |
| 2 children | $6,031 | $7,316 |
| 3 children or more | $6,946 | $8,231 |
An estimate from the IRS 2026 amounts and phaseouts; the credit is paid when you file your return. Source
By the HUD guideline that housing should take no more than 30% of income, $29,994 a year covers rent and utilities up to about $750 a month; two minimum-wage earners up to $1,500. Source
Vermont minimum wage questions
What is the minimum wage in Vermont?
$14.42 an hour.
How much is the Vermont minimum wage a year?
$29,994 a year at 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, or $2,499 a month, before taxes. After taxes a single filer keeps about $25,554.
How much is the Vermont minimum wage after taxes?
About $982.86 every two weeks for a full-time single filer, after federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare and Vermont taxes.
Is Vermont's minimum wage going up?
No increase has been scheduled as of Oct 25, 2026.
What is time and a half at the Vermont minimum wage?
$21.63 an hour for overtime hours.
States with a similar minimum wage
Delaware minimum wage ($15.00) · Florida minimum wage ($15.00) · Illinois minimum wage ($15.00) · Maryland minimum wage ($15.00) · Massachusetts minimum wage ($15.00) · Missouri minimum wage ($15.00) · Nebraska minimum wage ($15.00) · Alaska minimum wage ($14.00)
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Rates checked Oct 25, 2026. Wage data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.