How Connecticut taxes your paycheck
Connecticut has a graduated income tax in 2026: rates go from 2% to 6.99% as taxable income rises.
Connecticut has no standard deduction.
The personal exemption is $15,000 ($24,000 if married filing jointly).
Estimate leaves out Connecticut's personal tax credit (lower incomes pay a little less) and the benefit recapture at higher incomes.
State payroll programs
- CT Paid Leave — 0.5% of wages up to the Social Security wage base.
Connecticut take-home pay by salary (2026)
Single filer, paid biweekly, no 401(k) or other deductions.
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | Connecticut tax | State programs | Biweekly take-home | Yearly take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $54.62 | $88.27 | $16.35 | $5.77 | $988.84 | $25,710 |
| $40,000 | $100.77 | $117.69 | $50.96 | $7.69 | $1,261.35 | $32,795 |
| $50,000 | $146.92 | $147.11 | $76.92 | $9.62 | $1,542.51 | $40,105 |
| $60,000 | $193.08 | $176.54 | $98.08 | $11.54 | $1,828.45 | $47,540 |
| $70,000 | $252.69 | $205.96 | $119.23 | $13.46 | $2,100.97 | $54,625 |
| $75,000 | $295.00 | $220.68 | $129.81 | $14.42 | $2,224.71 | $57,842 |
| $80,000 | $337.31 | $235.39 | $140.38 | $15.38 | $2,348.46 | $61,060 |
| $90,000 | $421.92 | $264.81 | $161.54 | $17.31 | $2,595.96 | $67,495 |
| $100,000 | $506.54 | $294.23 | $182.69 | $19.23 | $2,843.46 | $73,930 |
| $120,000 | $675.77 | $353.07 | $228.85 | $23.08 | $3,334.61 | $86,700 |
| $150,000 | $951.31 | $441.34 | $298.08 | $28.85 | $4,049.65 | $105,291 |
| $200,000 | $1,412.85 | $551.50 | $413.46 | $35.48 | $5,279.02 | $137,255 |
Connecticut income tax brackets (2026)
Rates apply to taxable income, after the deductions and exemptions above.
| Rate | Single | Married filing jointly |
|---|---|---|
| 2% | $0 – $10,000 | $0 – $20,000 |
| 4.5% | $10,000 – $50,000 | $20,000 – $100,000 |
| 5.5% | $50,000 – $100,000 | $100,000 – $200,000 |
| 6% | $100,000 – $200,000 | $200,000 – $400,000 |
| 6.5% | $200,000 – $250,000 | $400,000 – $500,000 |
| 6.9% | $250,000 – $500,000 | $500,000 – $1,000,000 |
| 6.99% | $500,000+ | $1,000,000+ |
Sources
- Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026 (as of January 1, 2026)
- IRS Publication 15-T (2026), Worksheet 1A and Annual Percentage Method tables, p. 10-12
- IRS Publication 15 (2026), What's New, and section 15 (Additional Medicare Tax)
- CT Paid Leave Authority
Rates checked November 3, 2026. State tax is the yearly Connecticut tax spread over your paychecks; your employer's withholding tables can differ a little. This is an estimate, not tax advice. How the federal part works: paycheck calculator.
Connecticut paycheck questions
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Connecticut?
For a single filer paid every two weeks, $60,000 a year in Connecticut is about $1,828.45 per paycheck, or $47,540 a year. Each check has $193.08 federal income tax, $176.54 Social Security and Medicare and $98.08 Connecticut income tax, plus $11.54 CT Paid Leave withheld, before 401(k) or health insurance.
What is the Connecticut income tax rate for 2026?
Connecticut income tax rates for 2026 range from 2% to 6.99%. Your rate depends on your taxable income and filing status; see the bracket table on this page.
How much is $25 an hour after taxes in Connecticut?
Full time (40 hours a week, $52,000 a year), $25 an hour in Connecticut comes to about $1,599.70 every two weeks, or $20.00 an hour after taxes, for a single filer.
What other deductions does Connecticut take from my paycheck?
CT Paid Leave: 0.5% of wages up to the Social Security wage base. These are employee contributions to state insurance programs, not income tax.