Connecticut paycheck calculator 2026
A single filer earning $60,000 in Connecticut takes home about $47,690 a year, or $1,834.23 every two weeks, in 2026. Connecticut has a graduated income tax with a top rate of 6.99%; this page uses an estimated 4.5% effective rate; treat state figures as rough estimates, not exact withholding.
Updated 2026-10-02 · 2026 tax year
Connecticut take-home pay by salary
| Salary | Federal | FICA | CT tax | Take-home | Per biweekly check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,800 | $32,520 | $1,250.77 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $2,250 | $40,105 | $1,542.50 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $2,700 | $47,690 | $1,834.23 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $3,375 | $58,218 | $2,239.13 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $4,500 | $74,680 | $2,872.31 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $6,750 | $107,041 | $4,116.96 |
Single filer, federal standard deduction, no pre-tax deductions, 2026. State tax is a flat estimate on gross wages and ignores state deductions and exemptions, so it can run high; local taxes not included.
Connecticut payroll taxes
Connecticut has a graduated income tax with a top rate of 6.99%; this page uses an estimated 4.5% effective rate. Employees contribute to Connecticut Paid Leave through payroll deduction.
Every Connecticut paycheck also carries federal income tax, Social Security at 6.2% up to $184,500 of 2026 wages, and Medicare at 1.45%.
State rates are estimates; check the Connecticut revenue department withholding tables before relying on them.
Questions
How much is taken out of a paycheck in Connecticut?
On $60,000 a year, about $5,020 goes to federal income tax, $4,590 to Social Security and Medicare, and $2,700 to Connecticut income tax, leaving $47,690.
Does Connecticut have a state income tax?
Connecticut has a graduated income tax with a top rate of 6.99%; this page uses an estimated 4.5% effective rate. Employees contribute to Connecticut Paid Leave through payroll deduction.
What is the Connecticut tax rate used here?
4.5% of wages after pre-tax deductions. You can change the rate in the calculator to match your withholding.