Connecticut Paycheck Calculator
A $60,000 salary in Connecticut takes home about $47,773 a year, or $1,837 every 2 weeks, for a single filer in 2026. Enter your own pay below.
Take-home pay every 2 weeks
$1,837.40
$47,772.50 per year
| 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 |
| State income tax | $89.13 | $2,317.50 |
| Local tax () | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CT Paid Leave | $11.54 | $300.00 |
| Pre-tax deductions | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Take-home pay | $1,837.40 | $47,772.50 |
- Effective income tax rate
- 12.2%
- Federal tax bracket
- 12%
Connecticut paycheck taxes in 2026
Connecticut taxes income from 2% to 6.99%, with a personal exemption and a tax credit that shrink as income rises, and extra “recapture” tax at higher incomes. Employees also pay 0.5% for CT Paid Leave. This calculator uses the state’s official withholding formula, so it shows what comes out of your paycheck; your final tax on the return can differ slightly.
- A 2024 tax cut lowered Connecticut’s two bottom rates to 2% and 4.5%.
- The personal exemption ($15,000 single, $24,000 married) disappears between $30,000 and $45,000 of income for single filers, and a personal tax credit of up to 75% fades out by about $64,500.
- Higher earners pay extra “phase-out” and “recapture” amounts that take back the benefit of the lower brackets.
- CT Paid Leave takes 0.5% of wages up to the Social Security wage cap.
Pre-tax deductions such as 401(k) contributions lower both your federal and Connecticut taxable income, so they increase your take-home pay per dollar saved.
Connecticut income tax rates for 2026
| Taxable income (single) | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to $10,000 | 2% |
| $10,000 to $50,000 | 4.5% |
| $50,000 to $100,000 | 5.5% |
| $100,000 to $200,000 | 6% |
| $200,000 to $250,000 | 6.5% |
| $250,000 to $500,000 | 6.9% |
| Over $500,000 | 6.99% |
| Taxable income (married filing jointly) | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to $20,000 | 2% |
| $20,000 to $100,000 | 4.5% |
| $100,000 to $200,000 | 5.5% |
| $200,000 to $400,000 | 6% |
| $400,000 to $500,000 | 6.5% |
| $500,000 to $1,000,000 | 6.9% |
| Over $1,000,000 | 6.99% |
Head of household brackets
| Taxable income (head of household) | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to $16,000 | 2% |
| $16,000 to $80,000 | 4.5% |
| $80,000 to $160,000 | 5.5% |
| $160,000 to $320,000 | 6% |
| $320,000 to $400,000 | 6.5% |
| $400,000 to $800,000 | 6.9% |
| Over $800,000 | 6.99% |
| Deductions | Single | Married | Head of household |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard deduction (at most) | $15,000 | $24,000 | $19,000 |
On a $60,000 salary, a single filer pays about $2,318 of Connecticut income tax, or 3.9% of pay.
- The standard deduction gets smaller as income rises.
- Higher earners pay some extra tax that takes back the benefit of the lower brackets.
- A personal tax credit gets smaller as income rises.
- CT Paid Leave: 0.5% of wages up to $184,500.
Want more or less federal tax taken from each paycheck? Fill out a new 2026 W-4 online and give it to your employer.
Take-home pay at common salaries in Connecticut
| Salary | Per year | Per month | Every 2 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $32,928 | $2,744 | $1,266 |
| $50,000 | $40,305 | $3,359 | $1,550 |
| $60,000 | $47,773 | $3,981 | $1,837 |
| $75,000 | $57,743 | $4,812 | $2,221 |
| $100,000 | $73,705 | $6,142 | $2,835 |
| $150,000 | $104,816 | $8,735 | $4,031 |
Single filer, no pre-tax deductions, 2026 rates. Select a salary to compare it across all states.
Connecticut vs neighboring states: take-home on $60,000
On a $60,000 salary you keep about $439 more a year in Connecticut than in Massachusetts. Differences come from state income tax and payroll programs only, not the cost of living.
| State | State taxes | Take-home per year | Compared with Connecticut |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $2,618 | $47,773 | — |
| New York | $2,933 | $47,457 | −$316 |
| Massachusetts | $3,056 | $47,334 | −$439 |
Single filer, no pre-tax deductions, 2026 rates. State taxes include state income tax and state payroll programs, and a county tax where the state has one.
Frequently asked questions
Does Connecticut have a state income tax?
Yes. Connecticut taxes income from 2% to 6.99%, with a personal exemption and a tax credit that shrink as income rises, and extra “recapture” tax at higher incomes. Employees also pay 0.5% for CT Paid Leave. This calculator uses the state’s official withholding formula, so it shows what comes out of your paycheck; your final tax on the return can differ slightly.
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Connecticut?
For a single filer paid every two weeks with no pre-tax deductions, $60,000 a year in Connecticut is about $47,773 a year after tax, or about $1,837 per paycheck, using 2026 tax rates.
What is taken out of my paycheck?
Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), Connecticut income tax, CT Paid Leave and any pre-tax deductions you choose, such as 401(k) contributions or health insurance premiums.
Compare with similar states
Other states that also use tax brackets, with take-home pay close to Connecticut’s:
- Virginia paycheck calculator 2%–5.75% income tax
- Delaware paycheck calculator 0%–6.6% income tax
- Maine paycheck calculator 5.8%–9.15% income tax
- Kansas paycheck calculator 0%–5.58% income tax
- Alabama paycheck calculator 2%–5% income tax
- Washington DC paycheck calculator 4%–10.75% income tax
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Side income or gig work in Connecticut?
Freelance, 1099 and app-based income has no tax withheld. The 1099 tax calculator shows what to set aside, including Connecticut state tax, and there are dedicated calculators for DoorDash, Uber and Instacart.
How this calculator works
It applies the 2026 federal rules and Connecticut’s rules above to your pay. See the full method.
Sources
- IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (2026 inflation adjustments)
- Tax Foundation: 2026 Tax Brackets
- SSA: 2026 Social Security wage base
- USDA National Finance Center: Connecticut withholding formula (latest, 2024)
- CT Department of Revenue Services
- CT Paid Leave
An estimate, not tax advice. Real withholding depends on your W-4. It doesn’t include city or county taxes, tax credits or other income.
Built and checked by the WageSimply team, led by Engr. Zakir, an engineer and Google-certified data analyst. Updated for the 2026 tax year and last reviewed .