Connecticut Paycheck Calculator 2026

2026

Calculate your take-home pay in Connecticut. Connecticut has a progressive income tax system. Based on current CT and federal tax rates.

Pay Type
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Net Pay (Bi-Weekly)

$2,259.33

Annual Take-Home

$58,742.60

Total Tax (Annual)

$16,257.40

Paycheck Breakdown (Bi-Weekly)

Gross Pay$2,884.62
Federal Income Tax- $295.00
Social Security (6.2%)- $178.85
Medicare (1.45%)- $41.83
Connecticut State Tax- $109.61
Net Pay$2,259.33

Annual Summary

Gross Annual Income$75,000.00
Federal Income Tax- $7,670.00
FICA (SS + Medicare)- $5,737.50
Connecticut State Tax (estimate)- $2,849.90
Total Deductions & Tax- $16,257.40
Annual Take-Home Pay$58,742.60
Monthly Take-Home$4,895.22

Disclaimer: This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax, financial, or legal advice. Results are estimates based on the information you provide and current rates. Always consult a qualified tax professional or financial advisor for advice specific to your situation.

Connecticut Tax Overview

A Connecticut paycheck gets trimmed by the same federal layers everyone pays plus a state slice. The IRS takes federal income tax based on your W-4, the Social Security Administration collects 6.2% up to the $184,500 wage base, and Medicare takes 1.45% on every dollar with no ceiling. On top of that, the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services withholds a progressive state income tax that climbs through several brackets and tops out at 6.99%.

One line you will not see in many other states is the Connecticut Paid Leave deduction. Employees fund the program through a payroll contribution of 0.5% of wages, sent to the CT Paid Leave Authority, and there is no separate state disability insurance tax. Add federal tax, the two FICA lines, the state income tax, and that paid-leave contribution together, and the gap between your gross and your net on each pay stub starts to make sense.

On a $60,000 salary, Connecticut's graduated income tax, topping out at 6.99%, costs up to roughly $4,194 a year before deductions — on top of $4,590 in federal FICA, which is the same in every state. 31 of the 42 states that tax income charge less than Connecticut at the top rate.

The state minimum wage is $16.94/hr , above the federal $7.25 floor — about $35,235 a year at 40 hours a week. Connecticut also withholds for paid family leave, which most states do not.

Connecticut Key Rates & Limits (2026)

State Income Tax progressive (up to 6.99%)
State Sales Tax 6.35%
Avg. Property Tax Rate 1.98%
Minimum Wage $16.94/hr
State Disability Insurance (SDI) No
Paid Family Leave Yes

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Connecticut Paycheck FAQ

What gets withheld from a Connecticut paycheck?
Five main items: federal income tax set by your W-4, Social Security at 6.2% up to the $184,500 wage base, Medicare at 1.45% on all wages, Connecticut state income tax that tops out at 6.99%, and a 0.5% Connecticut Paid Leave contribution. Connecticut has no separate state disability insurance tax, so you will not see an SDI line.
Does Connecticut take money out for paid family leave?
Yes. Employees fund the Connecticut Paid Leave program through a payroll deduction of 0.5% of covered wages, which the CT Paid Leave Authority collects. It is an employee contribution, so it usually appears as its own line on the pay stub separate from income tax and FICA.
Why is my Connecticut take-home pay lower than a coworker's at the same salary?
Identical gross pay can produce different net pay because of W-4 choices, pre-tax deductions like a 401(k) or health premiums, and filing status, which all change what is withheld. Putting more into a retirement plan up to the $24,500 deferral limit lowers taxable wages, which trims both federal and Connecticut income tax withholding.
Do I owe Connecticut income tax if I live in another state but work in Connecticut?
Nonresidents who earn wages in Connecticut generally owe state tax on that Connecticut-source income, and employers withhold it. If your home state also taxes the same income, you typically claim a credit there to avoid being taxed twice, following the rules set by each state's revenue department.