Connecticut Paycheck Calculator
Connecticut taxes income at seven progressive rates from 2% to 6.99%, after a $15,000 personal exemption ($24,000 married filing jointly).
Connecticut taxes income at seven progressive rates from 2% to 6.99%, with a $15,000 personal exemption for single filers instead of a standard deduction. Enter your gross pay above — this calculator applies the 2026 Connecticut brackets, plus 2026 federal tax, Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500) and Medicare (1.45%).
Your estimated take-home pay per paycheck
Monthly: $0.00 · Annual: $0.00
| Deduction | Per paycheck |
|---|---|
| Gross pay | $0.00 |
| Federal income tax | $0.00 |
| State tax | $0.00 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | $0.00 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | $0.00 |
| Pre-tax deductions (401k + health) | $0.00 |
| Total deductions | $0.00 |
| Take-home pay | $0.00 |
Connecticut income tax brackets 2026 (single filer)
| Rate | Taxable income (single filer, 2026) |
|---|---|
| 2% | $0 – $10,000 |
| 4.5% | $10,000 – $50,000 |
| 5.5% | $50,000 – $100,000 |
| 6% | $100,000 – $200,000 |
| 6.5% | $200,000 – $250,000 |
| 6.9% | $250,000 – $500,000 |
| 6.99% | Over $500,000 |
Married filing jointly brackets are roughly double the single thresholds. Rates apply to taxable income (after the state standard deduction or exemption). Local income taxes — New York City tax, Philadelphia wage tax, Ohio city taxes — are not included.
How much will I take home in Connecticut?
It depends on your salary, pay frequency and filing status. Use the calculator above with your own numbers. As a rule of thumb, Connecticut has connecticut taxes income at seven progressive rates from 2% to 6.99%, after a $15,000 personal exemption ($24,000 married filing jointly). — compare it with a no-tax state like Texas or Florida using the links below.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Connecticut tax brackets for 2026?
For single filers: 2% to $10,000, 4.5% to $50,000, 5.5% to $100,000, 6% to $200,000, 6.5% to $250,000, 6.9% to $500,000 and 6.99% above $500,000. Married filing jointly thresholds are wider — see the table above.
What is the Connecticut personal exemption for 2026?
This calculator uses a personal exemption of $15,000 for single filers and $24,000 for married filing jointly. That amount is subtracted before the brackets are applied.
Does Connecticut have a standard deduction?
No. Connecticut uses a personal exemption — $15,000 single / $24,000 married filing jointly — which this calculator subtracts before the rates are applied. The exemption phases out at higher incomes, which this estimate does not model.
How much will I take home in Connecticut on $60,000 a year?
A single filer paid biweekly on $60,000 takes home about $1,869.81 per paycheck: $2,307.69 gross, less $193.08 federal tax, $68.27 Connecticut state tax, $143.08 Social Security and $33.46 Medicare.