Travel Nurse Salary Calculator — Vermont

Pre-loaded with Vermont's numbers: 8.75% state income tax, average pay of $1,920/week ($48/hr), and VT GSA stipend rates. Adjust to your offer and see real take-home.

Data reviewed July 3, 2026 · 50 states, 221 cities, FY2026 GSA rates

$1,920/wk

Avg VT Pay

8.75%

State Income Tax

~$1,288/wk

Typical Stipend Ceiling

116.9

Cost of Living Index

Travel Nurse Pay Breakdown

Estimate your take-home pay, taxes, and blended rate in seconds.

Excellent: Your housing stipend matches or exceeds the GSA maximum for Vermont ($840/week). This is the maximum tax-free amount.
Effective Tax Rate32.8%
Federal: 24%
State: 8.75%

Same state assignment. You'll pay 8.75% state tax plus 24% federal tax.

Overtime (Optional)

Blended Hourly Rate

$83.78

Based on 36 hours in VT.

Gross Weekly Pay

$3,016

Taxable Weekly Income

$1,728

Estimated Weekly Taxes

$566

True Net Weekly Pay

$2,450

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Assignment Projections

13-Week Assignment

$31,851

Net Pay

26-Week Assignment

$63,702

Net Pay

Annual (52 weeks)

$127,404

Net Pay

Take Home vs Taxes

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Take Home

$2,450

per week

Taxes

$566

per week

Total Gross: $3,016 per week

🏠 Housing Stipend Analysis

Your Weekly Housing Stipend

$840

$3,637/month

Est. 1BR Rent in Vermont

$1,200

Monthly average

Potential Tax-Free Pocket Money

+$2,437

Your stipend covers rent with $2,437 left over each month.

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Cost of Living Analysis in Vermont

Monthly Net Income:$10,609
Average 1BR Rent:$1,200
True Discretionary Income:$9,409

After rent, this is what you'll have left each month for other expenses

Cost of Living Index:116.9

National average = 100. Vermont's cost of living is higher than the national average by 16.9 points.

Housing Cost: High

Utilities: High

Rent data based on 2025 market averages. Actual rent may vary by neighborhood and housing type.

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Vermont Pay Questions

How much do travel nurses take home in Vermont?

With the average Vermont package of $1,920/week and 8.75% state income tax, most travel nurses take home roughly 75–85% of gross — the tax-free stipend share is what pushes take-home above staff-job ratios. Enter your actual split above for your number.

What is the maximum tax-free stipend in Vermont?

Stipend ceilings are set per city by GSA per diem rates. Using Vermont's average GSA rates ($120/night lodging + $64/day M&IE), the typical weekly ceiling is about $1,288. Specific cities differ — check your assignment ZIP in the GSA Rate Explorer.

Is Vermont a good state for travel nurse pay?

Vermont averages $1,920/week with a 8.75% state income tax and a cost-of-living index of 116.9. Whether it beats a no-tax alternative depends on the rate gap — run both offers through the calculator to compare take-home directly.

Do I pay Vermont taxes as a travel nurse from another state?

Generally yes — you pay Vermont income tax on money earned there, and your home state typically credits it against your home liability. You won't usually be double-taxed, but multi-state filing is why many travelers use a travel-nurse-specialized tax preparer.