Connecticut paycheck taxes at a glance
Connecticut has income tax from 2% to 6.99%. Every paycheck also has federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%) withheld. This calculator uses 2026 Connecticut rules and 2026 federal brackets.
| Income tax | Progressive, 7 brackets (2%–6.99%) |
| Standard deduction | $0 single · $0 married |
| Personal exemption | $15,000 single, phased out between $30,000 and $45,000 of income · $24,000 married, phased out between $48,000 and $72,000 of income |
| 401(k) contributions | Excluded from state taxable wages |
| Local income taxes | None — No local income taxes. |
| State payroll deductions | CT Paid Leave 0.5% (wages up to $184,500) |
The calculator applies the main Connecticut rates, deductions, exemptions and credits above. Dependent credits, itemized deductions and special rules for very high incomes are not included.
Connecticut income tax brackets (2026)
Rates apply to Connecticut taxable income, after deductions and exemptions.
| Single | Married filing jointly |
|---|---|
| $0 – $9,999: 2% | $0 – $19,999: 2% |
| $10,000 – $49,999: 4.5% | $20,000 – $99,999: 4.5% |
| $50,000 – $99,999: 5.5% | $100,000 – $199,999: 5.5% |
| $100,000 – $199,999: 6% | $200,000 – $399,999: 6% |
| $200,000 – $249,999: 6.5% | $400,000 – $499,999: 6.5% |
| $250,000 – $499,999: 6.9% | $500,000 – $999,999: 6.9% |
| $500,000+: 6.99% | $1,000,000+: 6.99% |
Take-home pay examples in Connecticut
Single filer, standard deduction, no 401(k), paid bi-weekly.
| Salary | Take-home / year | / month | / paycheck | State & local tax | Total tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $32,795 | $2,733 | $1,261 | $1,325 | 18.0% |
| $60,000 | $47,490 | $3,958 | $1,827 | $2,600 | 20.9% |
| $80,000 | $60,810 | $5,068 | $2,339 | $3,900 | 24.0% |
| $100,000 | $73,680 | $6,140 | $2,834 | $5,000 | 26.3% |
| $150,000 | $105,041 | $8,753 | $4,040 | $8,000 | 30.0% |
Full breakdown by salary: $30,000 · $40,000 · $50,000 · $60,000 · $70,000 · $80,000 · $90,000 · $100,000 · $120,000 · $150,000
Good to know
- Connecticut has seven income tax brackets, from 2% to 6.99%.
- Higher earners lose the benefit of the lower brackets through phase-outs and a tax benefit recapture.
- Employees pay 0.5% of wages, up to the Social Security wage base, to fund CT Paid Leave.
Also see the Connecticut sales tax calculator.
Sources
Paycheck calculators for other states
Frequently asked questions
What is the Connecticut income tax rate for 2026?
Connecticut has a progressive income tax with 7 brackets for single filers, from 2% to 6.99% for 2026.
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Connecticut?
A single filer earning $60,000 takes home about $47,490 a year ($3,958 a month) in Connecticut, after federal income tax ($5,020), Social Security and Medicare ($4,590) and Connecticut income tax ($2,600) and state payroll deductions ($300), using 2026 rules and the standard deduction.
Are 401(k) contributions taxed in Connecticut?
No. Traditional 401(k) contributions lower both your federal and Connecticut taxable income. They are still subject to Social Security and Medicare.