Vermont's private wealth includes multi-generational New England families and second-home owners in Stowe and southern Vermont.
The family office landscape in Vermont
Family offices in Vermont are concentrated in and around:
- Burlington
- Stowe
Where family office candidates come from in Vermont
Burlington's small finance community serves local families; many roles are filled from Boston or remotely.
Across the state, accountants and auditors earn an average of $85,280, 10% below the US average of $94,750 and #32 of 51. Financial managers average $146,120, 22% below the US average of $186,910 (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025). Family offices usually pay above these averages to win experienced people.
Family office salaries in Vermont
| Role | Base salary in VT | Typical bonus |
|---|---|---|
| Family Office Controller | $160K–$215K | 15–25% |
| Family Office Accountant | $85K–$130K | 5–15% |
| Family Office Tax Manager | $135K–$190K | 10–20% |
| Family Office CFO | $270K–$430K | 25–50% |
| Family Office Chief of Staff | $135K–$225K | 15–30% |
| Family Office Operations Manager | $115K–$180K | 10–20% |
| Family Office Executive Assistant | $80K–$135K | 10–20% |
| Family Office Payroll Manager | $100K–$135K | 5–15% |
Our estimates for a single family office managing $250M–$1B, adjusted for Vermont using BLS pay levels for accountants and financial managers (10% below the national midpoint). Try the salary calculator for other office sizes.
Taxes, trusts and the law in Vermont
Vermont taxes wages and has its own estate tax.
How Vermont compares with nearby states
| State | Accountant avg. (BLS) | Financial manager avg. (BLS) | Family office controller (estimate) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | $85,280 | $146,120 | $160K–$215K |
| Connecticut | $101,810 | $201,260 | $185K–$250K |
| Maine | $84,880 | $151,450 | $160K–$220K |
| Massachusetts | $107,170 | $218,230 | $190K–$260K |
| New Hampshire | $92,570 | $160,920 | $165K–$230K |
| Rhode Island | $99,880 | $181,400 | $175K–$240K |
What this means for hiring in Vermont
Accountant pay in Vermont ranks #32 of 51, below the national average. That makes a well-paid family office role attractive locally, and candidates relocating from higher-cost states will sometimes trade a little base salary for quality of life. Senior finance pay in Vermont ranks lower (#43) than accountant pay, so a controller or CFO search here can be good value relative to staff roles. Because Vermont's taxes are among the highest in the country, candidates weigh total pay, bonus and flexibility carefully, and some families hire staff who live across a state line. With a smaller local finance community, the strongest candidates for Vermont often live elsewhere. Plan on a recruiter-led search, and budget for relocation on senior roles.
Family office questions for Vermont
Do Vermont homeowners need local family office staff?
Usually only for property and household management; finance roles are often based in Boston or New York.
How much do family office jobs pay in Vermont?
We estimate a family office controller in Vermont earns about $160K–$215K base and an accountant about $85K–$130K. For context, accountants and auditors in Vermont earn an average of $85,280 across all employers, 10% below the US average (BLS, May 2025).
Where are family offices in Vermont?
Mostly around Burlington, Stowe.
Does Vermont have a state income tax on wages?
Yes. Vermont taxes wages and has its own estate tax.