Connecticut Paycheck Calculator 2026

Connecticut income tax in 2026

Connecticut has a progressive income tax: higher slices of income are taxed at higher rates. Single filers subtract $15,000 in deductions and exemptions first ($24,000 for married couples).

The Connecticut deduction shrinks as income rises, so higher earners get a smaller break.

Rate	Taxable income (single)	Your tax
2%	$0 – $10,000	$200
4.5%	$10,000 – $50,000	$1,800
5.5%	$50,000 – $100,000	$550
6%	$100,000 – $200,000	—
6.5%	$200,000 – $250,000	—
6.9%	$250,000 – $500,000	—
6.99%	$500,000 and up	—

Employees in Connecticut also contribute about 0.5% of wages (up to $184,500) to state payroll programs such as disability, paid family leave or unemployment insurance.

What to know about taxes in Connecticut

Connecticut uses seven brackets from 2% to 6.99%. Instead of a standard deduction, it gives a personal exemption that disappears as income rises, so middle and high earners pay tax on almost every dollar.

Workers contribute 0.5% of wages to Connecticut Paid Leave.
Many residents commute to New York and claim a credit for taxes paid there.

Largest cities: Bridgeport, Stamford, New Haven, Hartford.

Take-home pay in Connecticut by salary

What common salaries look like after taxes in Connecticut for a single filer.

$30,000

$25,710 · 14.3%

$40,000

$32,795 · 18.0%

$50,000

$40,105 · 19.8%

$60,000

$47,540 · 20.8%

$70,000

$54,625 · 22.0%

$80,000

$61,060 · 23.7%

$90,000

$67,495 · 25.0%

$100,000

$73,930 · 26.1%

$120,000

$86,700 · 27.8%

$150,000

$105,291 · 29.8%

$200,000

$137,255 · 31.4%

Salary	Take-home / year	Per month	Bi-weekly	Tax rate
$30,000	$25,710	$2,143	$989	14.3%
$40,000	$32,795	$2,733	$1,261	18.0%
$50,000	$40,105	$3,342	$1,543	19.8%
$60,000	$47,540	$3,962	$1,828	20.8%
$70,000	$54,625	$4,552	$2,101	22.0%
$80,000	$61,060	$5,088	$2,348	23.7%
$90,000	$67,495	$5,625	$2,596	25.0%
$100,000	$73,930	$6,161	$2,843	26.1%
$120,000	$86,700	$7,225	$3,335	27.8%
$150,000	$105,291	$8,774	$4,050	29.8%
$200,000	$137,255	$11,438	$5,279	31.4%

Where your taxes go

You keep79%

Take-home pay$47,54079.2%
Federal income tax$5,0208.4%
Social Security$3,7206.2%
Medicare$8701.5%
Connecticut income tax$2,5504.3%
State payroll (SDI/PFML)$3000.5%

Federal income tax ($5,020). Charged on $43,900 of taxable income after the standard deduction, with a top rate of 12% on your last dollar.
Social Security ($3,720). 6.2% of wages up to $184,500. It funds retirement and disability benefits.
Medicare ($870). Charged at 1.45% on every dollar you earn, with no wage cap.
Connecticut income tax ($2,550). Charged on $60,000 after state deductions, marginal rate 5.5%.
State payroll contributions ($300). Disability insurance or paid family leave withheld from your paycheck.

How Connecticut compares with other states

Connecticut ranks #45 of 51 for take-home pay on $60,000. The gap between the best state (Florida) and the worst (Oregon) is $4,401 a year.

#1 Florida

$50,390

#1 Nevada

$50,390

#1 New Hampshire

$50,390

#1 North Dakota

$50,390

#1 South Dakota

$50,390

#45 Connecticut

$47,540

#47 New York

$47,457

#48 Massachusetts

$47,334

#48 Hawaii

$47,334

#50 Maryland

$46,304

#51 Oregon

$45,989

Top 5, your state and bottom 5. Single filer, no pre-tax contributions.

How a 401(k) changes your paycheck

Because traditional 401(k) money is taken before income tax, part of every dollar you save is effectively paid by the tax you no longer owe.

Contribution	Saved per year	Take-home pay	Per month	Income tax saved
None	$0	$47,540	$3,962	—
3%	$1,800	$46,055	$3,838	$315
6%	$3,600	$44,570	$3,714	$630
10%	$6,000	$42,590	$3,549	$1,050
15%	$9,000	$40,115	$3,343	$1,575

Putting 6% ($3,600) into a 401(k) only reduces your take-home pay by $2,970: taxes cover the other $630. Many employers also match part of it.

Single vs married filing jointly

Marriage changes the math: a couple filing jointly gets twice the standard deduction and brackets twice as wide as a single filer.

	Single	Married, one income
Federal income tax	$5,020	$2,840
State income tax	$2,550	$1,660
Social Security + Medicare	$4,590	$4,590
Take-home pay	$47,540	$50,610

Filing jointly would add $3,070 a year ($256 a month) to this household's take-home pay.

What this salary buys you

With $3,962 arriving each month, here is a realistic budget split.

Needs · 50%$1,981rent, food, utilities, insurance

Wants · 30%$1,189dining out, travel, hobbies

Savings · 20%$792emergency fund, debt, investing

$60,000 is 65% of the median household income in Connecticut ($91,665).
With the 30% rule, a comfortable rent is up to $1,500 per month.
That is 1.7 times the Connecticut minimum wage of $16.94/hour.

Frequently asked questions

Does Connecticut have a state income tax?

Yes. Connecticut income tax rates range from 2% – 6.99% in 2026, depending on taxable income.

What is the income tax rate in Connecticut?

Connecticut income tax rates range from 2% – 6.99% in 2026, depending on taxable income.

How much is $60,000 after tax in Connecticut?

A single filer earning $60,000 takes home about $47,540 a year, or $3,962 per month.

What is the minimum wage in Connecticut?

The minimum wage in Connecticut is about $16.94 per hour.

How is my Connecticut paycheck calculated?

We subtract federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%) and Connecticut income tax, plus state payroll contributions, from your gross pay.

How we calculate

Figures use 2026 IRS federal brackets, the standard deduction, Social Security and Medicare rates, and each state's income tax rules for a W-2 employee. Read our methodology. Last updated September 25, 2026. Estimates for information only, not tax advice.