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Connecticut taxes income from 2% to 6.99%. Its personal exemption phases out quickly as income rises, and every employee contributes 0.5% to Connecticut Paid Leave. Use this calculator to see your 2026 take-home pay in Connecticut after federal, state taxes and deductions.

Updated Checked against IRS Pub 15-T & state tables2%–6.99%2026 rates
1 · Your pay
Tips, bonus or commission
2 · Your W-4
Other income, deductions & extra withholding
3 · Where you live & work
4 · Benefits & deductions 401(k), health, HSA
5 · New 2026 W-4 deductions New

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act added federal deductions for 2025–2028. Claim them on Step 4(b) of a 2026 W-4 to get the savings in every paycheck instead of waiting for your refund. They don't reduce Social Security, Medicare or (in most states) state tax.

Take-home$1,828.46per paycheck · See breakdown ↓

Connecticut paycheck taxes at a glance (2026)

State income tax2% – 6.99% (7 brackets)
Personal exemption$15,000 single · $24,000 married · $0 per dependent
State payroll programsCT Paid Leave (0.5%)
Local income taxesNone
Take-home rank ($75k)#44 of 51

How much is taken out of a $60,000 paycheck in Connecticut?

Single filer, paid bi-weekly, standard 2026 W-4, no benefits:

LinePer paycheckPer year
Gross pay$2,307.69$60,000
Federal income tax−$193.08−$5,020
Social Security (6.2%)−$143.08−$3,720
Medicare (1.45%)−$33.46−$870
Connecticut income tax−$98.08−$2,550
CT Paid Leave−$11.54−$300
Take-home pay$1,828.46$47,540

A married couple filing jointly on $100,000 in Connecticut takes home about $80,210 a year ($3,085.00 bi-weekly).

Connecticut take-home pay by salary

Single filer, 2026, bi-weekly pay. Click a salary for a full breakdown and comparison with every other state.

SalaryFederal taxFICAConnecticut taxesTake-home / yrPer paycheck
$30,000$1,420$2,295$575$25,710$988.85
$40,000$2,620$3,060$1,525$32,795$1,261.35
$50,000$3,820$3,825$2,250$40,105$1,542.50
$60,000$5,020$4,590$2,850$47,540$1,828.46
$75,000$7,670$5,738$3,750$57,843$2,224.71
$100,000$13,170$7,650$5,250$73,930$2,843.46
$150,000$24,734$11,475$8,500$105,291$4,049.65
$200,000$36,734$14,339$11,673$137,255$5,279.02

Connecticut income tax brackets 2026

Rates apply to Connecticut taxable income after the state standard deduction and exemptions.

Single

Connecticut brackets, single
RateTaxable income
2%$0 – $10,000
4.5%$10,000 – $50,000
5.5%$50,000 – $100,000
6%$100,000 – $200,000
6.5%$200,000 – $250,000
6.9%$250,000 – $500,000
6.99%Over $500,000

Married filing jointly

Connecticut brackets, married
RateTaxable income
2%$0 – $20,000
4.5%$20,000 – $100,000
5.5%$100,000 – $200,000
6%$200,000 – $400,000
6.5%$400,000 – $500,000
6.9%$500,000 – $1,000,000
6.99%Over $1,000,000

Connecticut payroll taxes and contributions

  • CT Paid Leave — 0.5% on wages up to $184,500. Connecticut Paid Leave is funded by a 0.5% employee contribution on wages up to the Social Security wage base.

How Connecticut compares

On a $75,000 salary, Connecticut ranks #44 of 51 for take-home pay among the 50 states and D.C. A single filer keeps $57,843 a year, or 77.1% of gross. See the full ranking in take-home pay by state, or browse all state paycheck calculators.

State figures are estimates of your annual Connecticut tax liability, spread evenly across paychecks. Your employer's withholding also depends on your Connecticut withholding certificate, if your state uses one, and can differ slightly.

Frequently asked questions

Does Connecticut have a state income tax?

Yes. Connecticut has state income tax rates from 2% to 6.99% for 2026.

How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Connecticut?

A single filer earning $60,000 in Connecticut takes home about $47,540 a year, or $1,828.46 per bi-weekly paycheck, in 2026. That's after $5,020 federal income tax, $4,590 FICA and $2,850 in Connecticut state taxes.

How much tax is taken out of a paycheck in Connecticut?

On a $60,000 salary, about 20.8% of gross pay goes to taxes in Connecticut: federal income tax (8.4%), Social Security and Medicare (7.65%), and state taxes (4.8%). Your exact share depends on your income, filing status and deductions.

What state payroll deductions are there in Connecticut?

CT Paid Leave: Connecticut Paid Leave is funded by a 0.5% employee contribution on wages up to the Social Security wage base.

Are there local income taxes in Connecticut?

No. Connecticut cities and counties don't levy a local income tax on wages.

Is Connecticut a good state for take-home pay?

On a $75,000 salary, Connecticut ranks #44 of 51 (50 states + D.C.) for take-home pay, at $57,843 a year for a single filer. Compare all states.

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