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Job Salary Guide ยท 2026

Real Estate Agent Salary After Tax in Burlington

Based on BLS OEWS data ยท VT ยท Single filer

Rent: High StressCOL Index: 1.28

Real Estate Agent Salary Range

25th Percentile

$32,000

Take-home:

$26,678

$2,223/mo

Entry to mid-level

Median

$54,000

Take-home:

$43,338

$3,612/mo

Typical salary

75th Percentile

$90,000

Take-home:

$67,236

$5,603/mo

Senior / specialist

Tax Breakdown

At median salary of $54,000

Gross Salary$54,000
Federal Tax(8.2%)โ€“$4,442
VT State Taxโ€“$2,089
Social Securityโ€“$3,348
Medicareโ€“$783
Annual Take-Home$43,338
$3,612Monthly
$1,667Bi-Weekly
19.74%Effective Rate

Cost of Living in Burlington

Rent-to-income ratio (1BR)49.8% โ€” High Stress

1BR Monthly Rent

$1,800/mo

2BR Monthly Rent

$2,300/mo

COL Index

1.28

Comfortable Rent Max

$903/mo

50 / 30 / 20 Budget Planner

Based on your monthly take-home of $3,612 ($43,344/yr)

Needs 50%Wants 30%Savings 20%
Needs50%

$1,806

per month

  • โ€บRent / mortgage
  • โ€บGroceries
  • โ€บUtilities
  • โ€บInsurance
  • โ€บMinimum debt payments
  • โ€บTransportation
Wants30%

$1,084

per month

  • โ€บDining out
  • โ€บStreaming services
  • โ€บGym
  • โ€บHobbies
  • โ€บTravel
  • โ€บShopping
Savings20%

$722

per month

  • โ€บEmergency fund
  • โ€บ401(k) / IRA
  • โ€บInvestments
  • โ€บDown payment fund
  • โ€บDebt payoff (extra)

Needs / year

$21,672

Wants / year

$13,003

Savings / year

$8,669

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Real Estate Agent salary in Burlington?

The median Real Estate Agent salary in Burlington (VT) is $54,000 per year based on BLS OEWS data. The 25th percentile is $32,000 and the 75th percentile is $90,000.

What is the take-home pay for a Real Estate Agent in Burlington?

At the median salary of $54,000, a Real Estate Agent in VT takes home approximately $43,338 per year ($3,612/month) after federal and state taxes. The effective tax rate is 19.74%.

Can a Real Estate Agent afford rent in Burlington?

The average 1-bedroom rent in Burlington is $1,800/month. On the median Real Estate Agent salary, your rent-to-income ratio is 49.8%, which is "High Stress". Financial experts recommend keeping rent below 25โ€“30% of take-home pay ($903/month at this salary).

How does cost of living affect Real Estate Agent salaries in Burlington?

Burlington has a cost-of-living index of 1.28 (1.00 = national average). Burlington is 28% more expensive than the US average, which reduces the real purchasing power of the Real Estate Agent salary.