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Estimate your 2026 take-home pay in Connecticut after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and state income tax rates from 2% to 6.99%. Works for salaried and hourly jobs, every pay frequency and filing status.

Tax year 2026Updated October 5, 2026

Connecticut tax profile2%–6.99%
Income tax
Graduated
Standard deduction
None
Local income tax
No
State payroll tax
Yes

Connecticut paycheck calculator

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    Estimate for 2026 using IRS standard withholding for a 2020 or later Form W-4 and 2026 state rates. Not official payroll withholding or tax advice. How we calculate

    How Connecticut Paychecks Are Taxed in 2026

    Connecticut uses seven brackets from 2% to 6.99%, but its personal exemption and personal tax credits shrink as income rises, and higher earners lose the benefit of the lower brackets. Employees pay 0.5% of wages, up to the Social Security wage base, for Connecticut Paid Leave.

    For 2026, Connecticut has state income tax rates from 2% to 6.99%. Before the rates apply, Connecticut allows a personal exemption of $15,000 per filer.

    Employees also pay Connecticut Paid Leave (0.5%), which the calculator includes.

    Connecticut phases out its personal exemption and applies income-based personal credits and benefit recapture. These rules are being verified before Connecticut income tax is added.

    Connecticut Paycheck Taxes at a Glance

    State income tax2%–6.99%
    Standard deduction (single)None
    Personal exemption$15,000
    Local income taxesNo
    State payroll taxesYes
    Connecticut phases out its personal exemption and applies income-based personal credits and benefit recapture. These rules are being verified before Connecticut income tax is added. Until then the calculator shows federal taxes and leaves this state's income tax out, and says so in the results.

    Connecticut Income Tax Brackets for 2026

    Connecticut uses 7 brackets from 2% to 6.99%. Each rate applies only to the part of your taxable income inside that bracket.

    Single filers (taxable income)

    $0 – $10,0002%
    $10,000 – $50,0004.5%
    $50,000 – $100,0005.5%
    $100,000 – $200,0006%
    $200,000 – $250,0006.5%
    $250,000 – $500,0006.9%
    Over $500,0006.99%

    Married filing jointly (taxable income)

    $0 – $20,0002%
    $20,000 – $100,0004.5%
    $100,000 – $200,0005.5%
    $200,000 – $400,0006%
    $400,000 – $500,0006.5%
    $500,000 – $1,000,0006.9%
    Over $1,000,0006.99%

    Before these rates apply, Connecticut subtracts a $15,000 personal exemption. Head of household and married filing separately use the single schedule in our calculator unless the state sets its own.

    Federal and Connecticut Payroll Taxes

    Payroll taxes are separate from income tax and work the same in every state: Social Security is 6.2% of wages up to $184,500 in 2026, and Medicare is 1.45% of all wages, with an extra 0.9% withheld on wages over $200,000.

    State programIn the calculator
    Connecticut Paid Leave (0.5%)Included (0.5%, wages up to $184,500)

    Take-Home Pay by Salary in Connecticut

    Yearly estimates with the standard deduction, no pre-tax deductions and no local tax. Married figures assume one earner filing jointly.

    Salary Federal tax FICA Connecticut tax Take-home, single Take-home, married
    $30,000 $1,420 $2,295 Not modeled — —
    $45,000 $3,220 $3,443 Not modeled — —
    $60,000 $5,020 $4,590 Not modeled — —
    $75,000 $7,670 $5,738 Not modeled — —
    $100,000 $13,170 $7,650 Not modeled — —
    $150,000 $24,734 $11,475 Not modeled — —
    $200,000 $36,734 $14,339 Not modeled — —

    Connecticut vs. Nearby States

    Yearly take-home on a $60,000 salary, single filer, no pre-tax deductions or local tax.

    Connecticut2%–6.99%
    Not modeled yetThis state
    New York3.9%–10.9%
    $47,716take-home per year
    Massachusetts5%–9%
    $47,610take-home per year
    Rhode Island3.75%–5.99%
    $48,757take-home per year

    Connecticut Paycheck FAQs

    What is the Connecticut state income tax rate in 2026?

    Connecticut rates for 2026 range from 2% to 6.99%, depending on taxable income and filing status.

    Do I pay local income tax in Connecticut?

    Connecticut does not have general city or county income taxes on wages.

    Does Connecticut withhold any state payroll taxes?

    Yes. Connecticut paychecks can include Connecticut Paid Leave (0.5%), in addition to federal Social Security and Medicare.

    Does filing status change my Connecticut tax?

    Yes. Connecticut gives married couples filing jointly different brackets, deductions or exemptions than single filers, and filing status also changes your federal withholding.

    Will my paycheck match this calculator exactly?

    It should be close. The calculator estimates your yearly taxes and spreads them across your paychecks. Your employer uses your W-4, any state withholding form, your benefit elections and its payroll system, so your stub can differ by a few dollars.