Connecticut Paycheck Calculator 2026

State income tax2%–6.99%

$60K salary take-home$47,540

$25/hr weekly take-home$800

Total tax rate at $60K20.8%

Connecticut paycheck calculator 2026 rates

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More options: 401(k), health insurance, local tax

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Your estimated take-home pay

$1,828.46 per paycheck

$47,540 per year · $3,961.67 per month · paid every two weeks (biweekly)

Take-home 79.2% Taxes 20.8%

	Per paycheck	Per year
Gross pay	$2,307.69	$60,000.00
Federal income tax	−$193.08	−$5,020.00
Social Security (6.2%)	−$143.08	−$3,720.00
Medicare (1.45%)	−$33.46	−$870.00
Connecticut state income tax	−$98.08	−$2,550.00
CT Paid Leave	−$11.54	−$300.00
Take-home pay	$1,828.46	$47,540.00

Federal tax bracket: 12%
Total tax rate (effective): 20.8%
State taxable income: $60,000

Estimate for tax year 2026 using the standard deduction. Your employer's withholding can differ slightly. How we calculate.

Connecticut paycheck taxes at a glance (2026)

Tax	Rate	Who pays
Federal income tax	10% – 37% after the $16,100 standard deduction (single)	Employee
Social Security	6.2% up to $184,500	Employee (employer pays another 6.2%)
Medicare	1.45% (+0.9% over $200,000)	Employee (employer pays another 1.45%)
Connecticut income tax	2% – 6.99%	Employee
CT Paid Leave	0.5% of wages up to $184,500	Employee

The personal exemption ($15,000 single) shrinks by $1,000 for every $1,000 of income above $30,000. Connecticut also gives a personal tax credit to single filers under $64,500 and adds back small amounts at higher incomes; this estimate leaves those out, so it can overstate tax for lower earners.

How your Connecticut paycheck is calculated

Gross pay: your salary divided by pay periods, or hourly rate × hours (overtime at 1.5× for hours over 40 a week).
Pre-tax deductions: 401(k) and pre-tax health insurance lower your taxable wages.
Federal income tax: the 2026 IRS brackets after the standard deduction.
FICA: Social Security 6.2% and Medicare 1.45%.
Connecticut tax: applied to your wages after Connecticut's own deductions (standard deduction $15,000 single).
CT Paid Leave: 0.5% of wages up to $184,500.
Net pay = gross pay − taxes − deductions.

Example: $60,000 salary in Connecticut

A single filer paid every two weeks (26 paychecks), with no pre-tax deductions:

Item	Per paycheck	Per year
Gross pay	$2,307.69	$60,000.00
Federal income tax	−$193.08	−$5,020.00
Social Security (6.2%)	−$143.08	−$3,720.00
Medicare (1.45%)	−$33.46	−$870.00
Connecticut state income tax	−$98.08	−$2,550.00
CT Paid Leave	−$11.54	−$300.00
Take-home pay	$1,828.46	$47,540.00

That is about 79.2% of gross pay, with $2,550 going to Connecticut income tax and $300 to state payroll premiums.

What to know about Connecticut taxes

Connecticut taxes wages at seven rates from 2% to 6.99%. It has no standard deduction; instead, a personal exemption of up to $15,000 (single) phases out between $30,000 and $44,000 of income. Every worker pays 0.5% of wages, up to $184,500, to CT Paid Leave. No local income taxes.

Connecticut minimum wage

The Connecticut minimum wage is $16.94 an hour. At 40 hours a week, a minimum-wage worker earns about $35,235 a year before taxes.

Connecticut salary after taxes (2026)

Estimated take-home pay for a single filer paid biweekly, with no pre-tax deductions.

Salary	Total taxes	Take-home per year	Per paycheck
$30,000	$4,290	$25,710	$988.85
$50,000	$9,895	$40,105	$1,542.50
$60,000	$12,460	$47,540	$1,828.46
$75,000	$17,158	$57,843	$2,224.71
$100,000	$26,070	$73,930	$2,843.46
$150,000	$44,709	$105,291	$4,049.65

Connecticut hourly wage after taxes

40 hours a week, single filer, paid weekly.

Hourly wage	Gross per week	Take-home per week	Take-home per year
$15.00	$600.00	$510.77	$26,560
$20.00	$800.00	$652.47	$33,929
$25.00	$1,000.00	$799.85	$41,592
$30.00	$1,200.00	$948.55	$49,324
$40.00	$1,600.00	$1,213.83	$63,119

Compare Connecticut with nearby states

Take-home pay on a $60,000 salary (single, biweekly):

State	Take-home per year	Difference vs Connecticut
Connecticut	$47,540	—
New York	$47,457	-$83
Massachusetts	$47,334	-$206
Rhode Island	$48,097	+$557

Sources

IRS: Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (2026 brackets and standard deduction)
Social Security Administration: 2026 wage base
Connecticut official 2026 tax source (portal.ct.gov): income tax rates, deductions and withholding rules
U.S. Department of Labor and the Connecticut labor department: minimum wage and overtime rules

Frequently asked questions

Does Connecticut have a state income tax?

Yes. Connecticut taxes income at rates from 2% to 6.99% in 2026. The personal exemption ($15,000 single) shrinks by $1,000 for every $1,000 of income above $30,000. Connecticut also gives a personal tax credit to single filers under $64,500 and adds back small amounts at higher incomes; this estimate leaves those out, so it can overstate tax for lower earners.

How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Connecticut?

A single filer earning $60,000 in Connecticut takes home about $47,540 a year, or $1,828.46 per biweekly paycheck, after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and Connecticut state tax.

How much is $25 an hour after taxes in Connecticut?

At $25 an hour and 40 hours a week, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $799.85 a week, or $41,592 a year.

What percentage of my paycheck goes to taxes in Connecticut?

For a single filer earning $60,000, about 20.8% of gross pay goes to taxes in Connecticut. Higher earners pay a larger share because of the progressive federal brackets.

Does Connecticut have local income taxes?

No. Cities and counties in Connecticut do not charge a local income tax on wages.

What is the minimum wage in Connecticut?

The Connecticut minimum wage is $16.94 an hour.

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