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Burlington, VT has a cost-of-living index of 1.06x the national average. The highest-paying role is SVP of AI Innovation at $350,000, while the median across all 3,445 roles is $147,000. Burlington is Vermont's largest city and a small but growing hub for technology, healthcare, and sustainable industries.
About the Burlington market
Burlington is Vermont's largest city and a small but growing hub for technology, healthcare, and sustainable industries. The University of Vermont drives education and research employment. The city attracts remote workers and small tech companies seeking New England quality of life at lower costs than Boston.
Vermont's top income tax rate is 8.75%, one of the highest in the nation. Burlington has no city income tax, but the state burden requires careful salary planning.
Negotiating in Burlington
Negotiate remote work flexibility. Burlington's lifestyle appeal is a retention tool, but employers know they must offer competitive pay to offset Vermont's high tax rate.