Connecticut Paycheck Calculator (2026)
Estimate your take-home pay in Connecticut after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and state income tax.
Take-home pay in Connecticut at common salaries
These figures assume a single filer, no pre-tax deductions, paid every two weeks. Connecticut taxes wages using graduated brackets, applied on top of federal income tax and FICA. For example, a $60,000 salary comes to about $1,837.40 per paycheck, or $47,773 per year.
| Gross salary | Take-home (biweekly) | Take-home (yearly) | Taxes as % of gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $991.30 | $25,774 | 14.1% |
| $45,000 | $1,404.42 | $36,515 | 18.9% |
| $60,000 | $1,837.40 | $47,773 | 20.4% |
| $80,000 | $2,343.65 | $60,935 | 23.8% |
| $100,000 | $2,834.81 | $73,705 | 26.3% |
| $150,000 | $4,030.42 | $104,791 | 30.1% |
How much does Connecticut take from your pay?
For a single filer with no pre-tax deductions, Connecticut income tax comes to about $1,193 a year on $40,000 (3.0% of gross), $2,318 on $60,000 (3.9%) and $4,975 on $100,000 (5.0%). Mandatory payroll contributions add about $300 a year at that salary. By comparison, the same $60,000 salary in a state with no income tax keeps that $2,318 in your pocket each year, before any sales, property or other taxes.
Connecticut rules built into this calculator
- Connecticut's personal exemption is $15,000 for single filers, $19,000 for head of household and $24,000 for married filing jointly, and it phases out completely as income rises (starting at $30,000, $38,000 and $48,000).
- At higher incomes Connecticut adds back the benefit of the 2% bracket and recaptures part of the lower brackets in steps, and a personal tax credit that starts at 75% of the tax falls to zero as income rises.
- Traditional 401(k) contributions reduce Connecticut taxable wages as well as federal taxable wages.
- Payroll contribution: Connecticut Paid Leave contribution, withheld at 0.5% of wages up to $184,500. It is included in the payroll deductions line and is not counted as income tax.
How this calculator works
- Pre-tax deductions. Any 401(k) contribution is subtracted first.
- Federal income tax. The 2026 standard deduction ($16,100 single, $32,200 married filing jointly, $24,150 head of household) is subtracted, then marginal brackets from 10% to 37% apply.
- FICA. Social Security and Medicare are calculated on gross wages.
- State tax. Connecticut taxes wages using graduated brackets, applied on top of federal income tax and FICA.
Simplifications: assumes wages only, no dependents or credits, the standard deduction, and no local or city taxes. Federal figures follow IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 and the SSA 2026 wage base. Rates and deductions last verified against official sources on October 14, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Does Connecticut have a state income tax?
Yes. Connecticut uses graduated rates that rise with income. Connecticut taxes wages at 2% to 6.99% using a table-based method: a personal exemption of up to $15,000 (single), $19,000 (head of household) or $24,000 (married filing jointly) that phases out as income rises, a 2% phase-out add-back, a tax recapture at higher incomes, and a personal tax credit that falls from 75% of the tax to zero. Connecticut Paid Leave contributions are withheld at 0.5% of wages up to the Social Security wage base. The 2026 withholding rules state the tables are unchanged from 2025, and this estimate uses them for 2026. Dependents and other credits are not included. Connecticut does not levy a local income tax on wages.
How much Connecticut income tax will I pay on $60,000?
A single filer with no pre-tax deductions pays about $2,318 a year in Connecticut income tax on $60,000, which is roughly $89.13 per biweekly paycheck. Your figure will differ with filing status, 401(k) contributions and local taxes.
What is FICA?
FICA is the payroll tax that funds Social Security and Medicare. In 2026 the employee share is 6.2% Social Security on wages up to $184,500 and 1.45% Medicare on all wages, plus 0.9% Additional Medicare on wages above $200,000.
Why is my real paycheck different from this estimate?
Health insurance premiums, HSA or FSA contributions, local taxes, your W-4 settings, and extra withholding all change the amount. Use this as a planning estimate and check your pay stub for exact figures.
How does a 401(k) contribution change my take-home?
Traditional 401(k) contributions reduce the wages used for federal and state income tax, but not Social Security or Medicare tax. Your take-home falls by less than the amount you contribute.