Connecticut paycheck calculator
Connecticut has a progressive income tax with 7 brackets, from 2% up to a top rate of 6.99%. On a $75,000 salary paid every two weeks, a single filer in Connecticut has about $129.81 of state tax withheld and takes home about $2,224.71 per paycheck. Change any number below to see yours.
Your bi-weekly paycheck
Connecticut · 2026Take-home pay $1,828.45 per paycheck, $47,539.74 a year.
| Item | Per paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | 2,307.69 | 59,999.94 |
| Federal income tax | −193.08 | −5,020.08 |
| Social Security | −143.08 | −3,720.00 |
| Medicare | −33.46 | −870.00 |
| Connecticut income tax | −98.08 | −2,550.08 |
| CT PFML | −11.54 | −300.04 |
| Take-home pay | 1,828.45 | 47,539.74 |
This is an estimate, not tax advice. It assumes a 2020 or later W-4 with no extra withholding, uses the first paycheck of the year for Social Security, and leaves out local taxes, SDI and paid-leave contributions. State figures use current 2026 rules for every year. Your employer's payroll may differ.
Connecticut paycheck taxes at a glance
State income tax
Progressive brackets. Rates run from 2% to a top rate of 6.99% of annual taxable wages.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $10,000 | 2% |
| $10,000 – $50,000 | 4.5% |
| $50,000 – $100,000 | 5.5% |
| $100,000 – $200,000 | 6% |
| $200,000 – $250,000 | 6.5% |
| $250,000 – $500,000 | 6.9% |
| $500,000 and up | 6.99% |
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $20,000 | 2% |
| $20,000 – $100,000 | 4.5% |
| $100,000 – $200,000 | 5.5% |
| $200,000 – $400,000 | 6% |
| $400,000 – $500,000 | 6.5% |
| $500,000 – $1,000,000 | 6.9% |
| $1,000,000 and up | 6.99% |
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $16,000 | 2% |
| $16,000 – $80,000 | 4.5% |
| $80,000 – $160,000 | 5.5% |
| $160,000 – $320,000 | 6% |
| $320,000 – $400,000 | 6.5% |
| $400,000 – $800,000 | 6.9% |
| $800,000 and up | 6.99% |
Connecticut's personal tax credits, 2% phase-out and benefit recapture are not modeled.
Deductions and exemptions
- Single
- $15,000
- Married filing jointly
- $24,000
- Head of household
- $19,000
Local taxes, SDI and paid leave
Connecticut cities and counties generally do not tax wages, so state and federal taxes are the whole picture.
Connecticut Paid Leave: 0.5% of wages, employee-paid, up to the Social Security wage base.
Take-home pay in Connecticut, biweekly, single, no dependents
| Salary | Federal | FICA | State | Take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $100.77 | $117.69 | $50.96 | $1,261.35 |
| $75,000 | $295.00 | $220.68 | $129.81 | $2,224.71 |
| $150,000 | $951.31 | $441.34 | $298.08 | $4,049.65 |
Per paycheck, 2026. State withholding is 3.31% of a $40,000 salary, 4.5% of a $75,000 salary, 5.17% of a $150,000 salary.
Source: Tax Foundation 2026; head of household brackets from CT DRS rate schedules. Figures are simplified for estimates and are not payroll compliance tables.
Connecticut paycheck FAQ
Does Connecticut have a state income tax?
Yes. Connecticut has a progressive income tax with 7 brackets, from 2% up to a top rate of 6.99%. Before the rates apply, withholding subtracts $15,000 (single), $24,000 (married filing jointly), $19,000 (head of household).
How much is taken out of a $60,000 salary in Connecticut?
Paid biweekly as a single filer with no dependents in 2026, gross pay is $2,307.69 per check. About $193.08 goes to federal income tax, $176.54 to Social Security and Medicare, and $98.08 to Connecticut income tax, leaving take-home pay of about $1,828.45.
What deductions and exemptions does Connecticut allow?
Connecticut withholding allows $15,000 for single; $24,000 for married filing jointly; $19,000 for head of household as a standard deduction or exemption. Connecticut withholding does not give an extra allowance for dependents.
Are there local taxes or disability deductions in Connecticut?
Connecticut cities and counties generally do not tax wages, so state and federal taxes are the whole picture. Connecticut Paid Leave: 0.5% of wages, employee-paid, up to the Social Security wage base.