How much is taken out of a paycheck in Connecticut?
A single filer earning $60,000 in Connecticut and paid every two weeks keeps about $1,837.40 of each $2,307.69 paycheck. Federal income tax takes $193.08, Social Security and Medicare take $176.54, Connecticut income tax takes $89.13 and CT paid leave takes $11.54. Altogether that is 20.4% of gross pay. The full method behind these figures is on the paycheck calculator page.
Connecticut state income tax rates for 2026
Each rate applies only to the part of taxable income inside its bracket.
| Rate | Single | Married filing jointly | 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 |
Connecticut payroll deductions besides income tax
Connecticut requires these employee-paid deductions on top of income tax. The calculator includes them.
| Deduction | Rate | Wage limit |
|---|---|---|
| CT paid leave | 0.5% | First $184,500 |
Take-home pay by salary in Connecticut
Yearly take-home pay for a single filer paid every two weeks, with no 401(k) or other deductions.
| Salary | Federal tax | Social Security + Medicare | Connecticut taxes | Take-home a year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $511 | $25,774 | $991.30 |
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,393 | $32,928 | $1,266.44 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $2,050 | $40,305 | $1,550.19 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $2,618 | $47,773 | $1,837.40 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $3,850 | $57,743 | $2,220.87 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $5,475 | $73,705 | $2,834.81 |
| $125,000 | $18,734 | $9,563 | $7,225 | $89,479 | $3,441.48 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $8,975 | $104,816 | $4,031.38 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $12,173 | $136,755 | $5,259.79 |
Hourly pay after taxes in Connecticut
Full time is 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, or 2,080 hours a year. Switch the calculator to hourly for other schedules.
| Hourly wage | Gross a year | Take-home a year | Every two weeks | Per hour after tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $31,200 | $26,610 | $1,023.44 | $12.79 |
| $18.00 | $37,440 | $31,068 | $1,194.92 | $14.94 |
| $20.00 | $41,600 | $34,059 | $1,309.97 | $16.37 |
| $25.00 | $52,000 | $41,803 | $1,607.81 | $20.10 |
| $30.00 | $62,400 | $49,411 | $1,900.42 | $23.76 |
| $40.00 | $83,200 | $62,969 | $2,421.89 | $30.27 |
| $50.00 | $104,000 | $76,234 | $2,932.08 | $36.65 |
Connecticut take-home pay compared with nearby states
The same $60,000 salary, single filer, paid every two weeks. Of the states that border Connecticut, Rhode Island leaves the most in each paycheck.
| State | State taxes on $60,000 | Take-home a year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $2,618 | $47,773 | $1,837.40 |
| Massachusetts paycheck calculator | $2,956 | $47,434 | $1,824.38 |
| New York paycheck calculator | $2,933 | $47,457 | $1,825.25 |
| Rhode Island paycheck calculator | $2,293 | $48,097 | $1,849.88 |
Sources
Connecticut rates come from the state's own published 2026 figures: portal.ct.gov, portal.ct.gov. Federal figures follow IRS Publication 15-T. See how we calculate for every assumption.