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Connecticut Paycheck Calculator 2026
Your take-home pay in Connecticut after federal, Social Security, Medicare and state taxes. Updated November 15, 2026.
Take-home pay every two weeks
$1,837.40
$47,773 a year · 20.38% total tax
Single filer, one job, standard deduction.
Connecticut paycheck example: $60,000 salary
| Item | Per paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,307.69 | $60,000.00 |
| Federal income tax | −$193.08 | −$5,020.00 |
| Social Security | −$143.08 | −$3,720.00 |
| Medicare | −$33.46 | −$870.00 |
| Connecticut income tax | −$89.13 | −$2,317.50 |
| CT Paid Leave | −$11.54 | −$300.00 |
| Take-home pay | $1,837.40 | $47,772.50 |
Paid every two weeks (26 paychecks).
How Connecticut taxes your paycheck
| Taxable income (single) | 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% |
| Over $500,000 | 6.99% |
- Personal exemption: $15,000, reduced as income rises
State payroll contributions
| Contribution | Rate | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| CT Paid Leave | 0.5% | First $184,500 of wages |
Rules that change the math in Connecticut
The personal exemption phases out. It is $15,000 up to $30,000 of income and falls $1,000 for each $1,000 above that, so it is gone by $45,000.
Lower and middle incomes get a personal tax credit of 1% to 75% of the tax, which phases out as income rises. A small add-back also applies at higher incomes, which removes the benefit of the lowest bracket.
Federal taxes on a Connecticut paycheck
Federal taxes are the same in every state. In 2026 a single filer gets a $16,100 standard deduction, and the rest of the salary is taxed through these brackets. On top of that, 6.2% goes to Social Security on wages up to $184,500 and 1.45% to Medicare.
| Taxable income (single) | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $12,400 | 10% |
| $12,400 – $50,400 | 12% |
| $50,400 – $105,700 | 22% |
| $105,700 – $201,775 | 24% |
| $201,775 – $256,225 | 32% |
| $256,225 – $640,600 | 35% |
| Over $640,600 | 37% |
On a $60,000 salary in Connecticut, federal income tax takes 8.4% of gross pay, Social Security and Medicare take 7.65%, and Connecticut takes 4.4%. You keep 79.6%.
Connecticut take-home pay by salary
| Salary | Take-home / year | Per month | Total tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $25,774 | $2,148 | 14.09% |
| $40,000 | $32,928 | $2,744 | 17.68% |
| $50,000 | $40,305 | $3,359 | 19.39% |
| $60,000 | $47,773 | $3,981 | 20.38% |
| $75,000 | $57,743 | $4,812 | 23.01% |
| $100,000 | $73,705 | $6,142 | 26.3% |
| $150,000 | $105,041 | $8,753 | 29.97% |
| $200,000 | $137,005 | $11,417 | 31.5% |
Hourly wage to take-home pay in Connecticut
Based on 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year (2,080 hours).
| Hourly wage | Gross / year | Take-home / year | Kept per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15 | $31,200 | $26,610 | $12.79 |
| $18 | $37,440 | $31,068 | $14.94 |
| $20 | $41,600 | $34,059 | $16.37 |
| $25 | $52,000 | $41,803 | $20.10 |
| $30 | $62,400 | $49,411 | $23.76 |
| $40 | $83,200 | $62,969 | $30.27 |
| $50 | $104,000 | $76,234 | $36.65 |
$60,000 in Connecticut by pay period
| Paid | Paychecks a year | Gross | Take-home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly | 52 | $1,153.85 | $918.70 |
| Biweekly | 26 | $2,307.69 | $1,837.40 |
| Semi-monthly | 24 | $2,500.00 | $1,990.52 |
| Monthly | 12 | $5,000.00 | $3,981.04 |
What a raise is worth in Connecticut
Your last dollars are taxed more heavily than your first. This is how much of an extra $1,000 of salary reaches your bank account.
| Current salary | You keep of the next $1,000 | Goes to taxes |
|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $718 | $283 |
| $60,000 | $696 | $304 |
| $100,000 | $639 | $362 |
| $150,000 | $619 | $382 |
How Connecticut ranks for take-home pay
On a $60,000 salary, Connecticut ranks 44th of 51 (50 states and DC) for take-home pay, at $47,773 a year. The top-ranked states, which take nothing from wages, leave $50,390, which is $2,618 more. Oregon leaves the least, $45,992. Among its neighbors, Rhode Island leaves the most ($48,097) and Massachusetts the least ($47,434). The ranking is before any city or county income tax. See the full ranking of all states.
Take-home pay in Connecticut vs. neighboring states
| State | Take-home on $60,000 | vs. Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $47,773 | — |
| Massachusetts | $47,434 | −$339 |
| New York | $47,488 | −$285 |
| Rhode Island | $48,097 | +$324 |
Before any city or county income tax.
Frequently asked questions
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Connecticut?
A single filer earning $60,000 in Connecticut takes home about $47,773 a year in 2026, or $3,981.04 a month. That is after $5,020 of federal income tax, $4,590 of Social Security and Medicare and $2,318 of Connecticut income tax.
Does Connecticut have a state income tax?
Yes. Connecticut taxes wages at rates from 2% to 6.99%.
What is taken out of a paycheck in Connecticut?
Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500), Medicare (1.45%), Connecticut income tax and CT Paid Leave.
How much is $20 an hour after taxes in Connecticut?
Working 40 hours a week, $20 an hour is $41,600 a year before taxes. A single filer in Connecticut keeps about $34,059 of it in 2026: $1,309.97 every two weeks, or $16.37 for each hour worked.
How much is $100,000 after taxes in Connecticut?
A $100,000 salary leaves a single filer in Connecticut about $73,705 a year in 2026, or $6,142 a month. Total taxes come to 26.3% of pay.
Is Connecticut a good state for take-home pay?
On a $60,000 salary Connecticut ranks 44th out of the 50 states and DC for take-home pay. A worker keeps $2,618 a year less than in the top-ranked states and $1,781 more than in Oregon, which leaves the least.
How much of a raise do I keep in Connecticut?
At $60,000, an extra $1,000 of salary adds about $696 to your take-home pay in Connecticut. The rest goes to federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Connecticut income tax.
What does this calculator not include?
It assumes a single filer with one job who takes the standard deduction. It does not include 401(k) or health insurance deductions, tax credits for children, or city and county income taxes.
Sources and limits
- IRS, Revenue Procedure 2025-32: federal brackets and standard deduction for 2026
- Social Security Administration: 2026 contribution and benefit base
- Connecticut tax agency, 2026 figures
- CT Paid Leave, 2026 rate
Estimates for tax year 2026. Not tax advice. Your actual paycheck depends on your W-4, benefits and deductions.
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