Take-home pay in Connecticut by salary
Yearly take-home pay for a single filer paid every two weeks, with no 401(k), HSA or insurance deductions, under the 2026 federal rules and Connecticut's 2026 state rules. Social Security is 6.2% up to $184,500 of wages and Medicare 1.45%.
| Salary | Federal tax | Social Security + Medicare | Connecticut tax | State payroll | Take-home | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,193 | $200 | $32,928 | $1,266.44 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $2,318 | $300 | $47,773 | $1,837.40 |
| $80,000 | $8,770 | $6,120 | $3,775 | $400 | $60,935 | $2,343.65 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $4,975 | $500 | $73,705 | $2,834.81 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $8,225 | $750 | $104,816 | $4,031.38 |
Taxes on $100,000 come to 26.3% of gross pay in Connecticut; on $40,000 they are 17.7%. Local income taxes are not included; enter a rate in the calculator if your city or county charges one.
Per paycheck by pay schedule
The same take-home pay split by how often you are paid. Federal and state taxes are worked out for the whole year here, so the yearly total is the same on every schedule.
| Salary | Weekly (52) | Biweekly (26) | Semimonthly (24) | Monthly (12) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $633.22 | $1,266.44 | $1,371.98 | $2,743.96 |
| $60,000 | $918.70 | $1,837.40 | $1,990.52 | $3,981.04 |
| $80,000 | $1,171.83 | $2,343.65 | $2,538.96 | $5,077.92 |
| $100,000 | $1,417.40 | $2,834.81 | $3,071.04 | $6,142.08 |
| $150,000 | $2,015.69 | $4,031.38 | $4,367.33 | $8,734.67 |
A $5,000 raise on a $60,000 salary adds about $3,435 a year to take-home pay in Connecticut, $132.12 per biweekly paycheck. The rest goes to $600 federal income tax, $383 Social Security and Medicare, $558 Connecticut income tax and $25 state payroll deductions.
Connecticut income tax in 2026
Connecticut has 7 brackets from 2% to 6.99%, and the top rate starts at $500,000 of taxable income for a single filer. A single filer on $60,000 pays about $2,318 of it for 2026. Connecticut's rates run from 2% to 6.99%, but above $56,500 of income the state phases out the benefit of the 2% bracket and later recaptures the lower brackets, so the effective rate climbs faster than the table shows.
Employees also pay 0.5% of wages up to the Social Security limit into CT Paid Leave, a rate the program's board kept for 2026.
To set your Connecticut withholding, give your employer Form CT-W4, the Employee's Withholding Certificate. The Department of Revenue Services publishes a new version for each year; the 2026 one is dated December 2025.
Sales tax is separate from the paycheck: 6.35% at the state level in Connecticut. The Connecticut sales tax calculator adds it to a price.
Connecticut tax brackets, 2026
| Rate | Single | Married, joint | Head of household |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2% | $0 to $10,000 | $0 to $20,000 | $0 to $16,000 |
| 4.5% | $10,000 to $50,000 | $20,000 to $100,000 | $16,000 to $80,000 |
| 5.5% | $50,000 to $100,000 | $100,000 to $200,000 | $80,000 to $160,000 |
| 6% | $100,000 to $200,000 | $200,000 to $400,000 | $160,000 to $320,000 |
| 6.5% | $200,000 to $250,000 | $400,000 to $500,000 | $320,000 to $400,000 |
| 6.9% | $250,000 to $500,000 | $500,000 to $1,000,000 | $400,000 to $800,000 |
| 6.99% | Over $500,000 | Over $1,000,000 | Over $800,000 |
Taxable income after the deductions and exemptions below.
Deductions, exemptions and credits
| Personal exemption | $15,000 single, $24,000 joint, $19,000 head of household; drops by $1,000 for each $1,000 of income over $30,000 ($48,000 joint) |
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State payroll deductions in Connecticut
On top of income tax, these come out of every paycheck in Connecticut. They use the same wages as Social Security: 401(k) contributions count, insurance premiums through payroll do not.
| Deduction | Rate | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Paid leave | 0.5% | Wages up to $184,500 a year |
Connecticut compared with neighboring states
Take-home pay on $80,000 for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions, computed with the same 2026 rules as the calculator, and how much more or less each state leaves than Connecticut at three salaries. State payroll deductions are included.
| State | Income tax | Take-home on $80,000 | vs Connecticut on $40,000 | on $80,000 | on $150,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 3.75% to 5.99% | $61,847 | +$69 | +$912 | +$2,352 |
| New York | 3.9% to 10.9% | $61,010 | −$375 | +$75 | +$242 |
| Massachusetts | 5% flat | $60,962 | −$572 | +$27 | +$1,005 |
No state in the table leaves less of $80,000 than Connecticut does. In Rhode Island a single filer keeps $912 more a year, $35.07 per biweekly paycheck. At $150,000 the gap with Rhode Island is $2,352 a year, wider.
Sales tax shifts the picture a little. At average combined rates, $10,000 of taxable purchases carries $635 of tax in Connecticut, against $625 in Massachusetts, $700 in Rhode Island and $854 in New York.
Other states with tax brackets: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Delaware, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Kansas, Maine. The paycheck calculator page compares all 50 states and DC on one salary.
Budget with the net number: the 50/30/20 budget planner splits monthly take-home pay into needs, wants and savings. To turn an hourly wage into a salary first, use the salary converter.
Sources
Figures checked in October 2026. The state rows use the same data as the calculator: the Tax Foundation survey as of January 1, 2026, updated with laws signed later in 2026, and each state's own worksheets for phase-outs. Estimates only, not tax advice.
- Tax Foundation: State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026 (as of February 2026)
- CT Paid Leave: 2026 contribution rate
- IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32: 2026 federal tax brackets and standard deduction
- Connecticut revenue department: official forms and withholding
- Connecticut DRS: withholding forms
Frequently asked questions
How much is $60,000 after taxes in Connecticut?
About $47,773 a year for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions, or $1,837.40 per biweekly paycheck. That is after $5,020 of federal income tax, $4,590 of Social Security and Medicare, $2,318 of Connecticut income tax and $300 of state payroll deductions. The same salary leaves $324 more in Rhode Island. Married filers and anyone with a 401(k) or health premiums keep more; the calculator above handles both.
What are the Connecticut tax brackets for 2026?
7 brackets from 2% to 6.99%. The top rate starts at $500,000 of taxable income for single filers and $1,000,000 for married couples filing jointly. Personal exemption: $15,000 single, $24,000 joint, $19,000 head of household; drops by $1,000 for each $1,000 of income over $30,000 ($48,000 joint).
Which state withholding form do I fill out in Connecticut?
To set your Connecticut withholding, give your employer Form CT-W4, the Employee's Withholding Certificate. The Department of Revenue Services publishes a new version for each year; the 2026 one is dated December 2025.
Does Connecticut have local income tax?
No. The Tax Foundation's 2026 survey lists local income taxes only in Alabama, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Oregon and Pennsylvania. Connecticut is not among them, so the local field stays at 0.
What is the take-home pay on $100,000 in Connecticut?
About $73,705 a year, $2,834.81 per biweekly paycheck, for a single filer. Taxes come to 26.3% of gross pay: $13,170 federal income tax, $7,650 Social Security and Medicare, $4,975 Connecticut income tax and $500 state payroll deductions.
What is the paid leave deduction in Connecticut?
0.5% of wages up to $184,500 a year. On a $60,000 salary that is $300 a year. Employers withhold it with the other taxes, and some pay part of the employee share.
Do you take home more in Connecticut or in Rhode Island?
No state in the table leaves less of $80,000 than Connecticut does. In Rhode Island a single filer keeps $912 more a year, $35.07 per biweekly paycheck. At $150,000 the gap with Rhode Island is $2,352 a year, wider. Rhode Island: 3.75% to 5.99%; Connecticut: 2% to 6.99%. Both figures are for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions under the 2026 rules.