Connecticut Paycheck Calculator 2026
Connecticut taxes wages from 2% to 6.99%, and the state layers a phased-out exemption, a personal tax credit and two add-backs on top of the brackets.
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Estimated take-home pay (Bi-weekly (every 2 weeks))
$2,229.52
$57,968 per year · 77.3% of gross
Deduction breakdown (per paycheck)
- Gross pay
- $2,884.62
- − Federal income tax
- $295.00
- − Social Security (FICA)
- $178.85
- − Medicare (FICA)
- $41.83
- − Connecticut state income tax
- $139.42
- Take-home pay
- $2,229.52
Estimate for 2026 using the rules on our methodology page. It is not tax advice; your employer's withholding and your return can differ.
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Create a pay stub from these numbersHow taxes work in Connecticut
Connecticut uses a progressive state income tax with marginal rates ranging from 2% to 7%. As with the federal system, only the portion of your income that falls inside each bracket is taxed at that bracket's rate.
Connecticut uses personal exemptions or a federal-income-based starting point rather than a flat standard deduction, so low earners may owe less than a simple bracket calculation suggests.
These state brackets are applied in addition to federal income tax and FICA, all of which are withheld from each Connecticut paycheck.
What changes a Connecticut paycheck?
The Department of Revenue Services' 2026 withholding rules (TPG-211) use seven brackets. A single filer pays 2% up to $10,000, 4.5% to $50,000, 5.5% to $100,000, 6% to $200,000, 6.5% to $250,000, 6.9% to $500,000 and 6.99% above that. Heads of household and joint filers have wider bands, with joint filers starting the 4.5% rate at $20,000.
The calculator follows the TPG-211 steps on annualized pay. The personal exemption starts at $12,000 for a single filer, $19,000 for a head of household and $24,000 for a joint return, and falls by $1,000 for each $1,000 of pay above $24,000, $38,000 or $48,000 until it reaches zero. A personal tax credit then cuts the tax by 75% at the low end and steps down to nothing at $52,500 (single), $78,500 (head of household) or $100,500 (joint).
Higher earners pay back those benefits. A 2% phase-out add-back reaches $250 for a single filer above $72,750, $400 for a head of household and $500 for a joint return, and a separate tax recapture adds up to $3,400, $5,320 or $6,800. These are the withholding tables, so a final Form CT-1040 can differ, and dependents, other income and the other Form CT-W4 codes are not counted. Employees also pay 0.5% of wages, up to the $184,500 Social Security wage cap, to fund CT Paid Leave; that contribution is not part of this estimate. Connecticut has no local income tax.
Example: take-home pay on $60,000 in Connecticut
Here's how a $60,000 salary breaks down for a single filer paid bi-weekly in Connecticut. After all taxes, take-home pay is about $47,740 per year — 79.6% of gross. Adjust the calculator above for your own numbers.
| Line item | Per year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $60,000 | $2,308 |
| − Federal income tax | $5,020 | $193 |
| − Social Security (FICA) | $3,720 | $143 |
| − Medicare (FICA) | $870 | $33 |
| − Connecticut state income tax | $2,650 | $102 |
| Take-home pay | $47,740 | $1,836 |
Estimate for a single filer, 2026 tax year, no pre-tax deductions. Figures are rounded. See our methodology for assumptions.
Take-home pay at other salaries in Connecticut
Single filer, paid every two weeks, 2026 rules, no pre-tax deductions.
| Salary | CT tax | Take-home per year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $1,395 | $32,925 | $1,266 |
| $60,000 | $2,650 | $47,740 | $1,836 |
| $85,000 | $4,175 | $64,453 | $2,479 |
| $120,000 | $6,275 | $86,975 | $3,345 |
Connecticut income tax rates used for 2026
Single
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $10,000 | 2% |
| $10,000 – $50,000 | 4.5% |
| $50,000 – $100,000 | 5.5% |
| $100,000 – $200,000 | 6% |
| $200,000 – $250,000 | 6.5% |
| $250,000 – $500,000 | 6.9% |
| Over $500,000 | 6.99% |
Married filing jointly
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $20,000 | 2% |
| $20,000 – $100,000 | 4.5% |
| $100,000 – $200,000 | 5.5% |
| $200,000 – $400,000 | 6% |
| $400,000 – $500,000 | 6.5% |
| $500,000 – $1,000,000 | 6.9% |
| Over $1,000,000 | 6.99% |
- Personal exemption: $12,000 single, $24,000 married filing jointly, reduced at higher incomes.
Sources and limitations
The 2026 Connecticut tax inputs on this page are based on Connecticut tax source. The estimate covers federal income tax, state income tax, Social Security, and Medicare. It does not include local taxes, state disability or unemployment withholding, tax credits, pre-tax benefits, or employer-specific deductions.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Connecticut have a state income tax?
Connecticut has a progressive state income tax (2%–7%), withheld in addition to federal income tax and FICA.
What are the Connecticut income tax rates?
Connecticut has progressive brackets with marginal rates from 2% to 7%. Only income within each bracket is taxed at that bracket's rate.
How much is taken out of a paycheck in Connecticut?
Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), and Medicare (1.45%) are withheld nationwide. In addition, Connecticut withholds state income tax as described above. Use the calculator on this page for an estimate based on your salary.