Connecticut Paycheck Calculator 2026
Estimate your take-home pay in Connecticut — federal tax, FICA and state tax calculated instantly, per paycheck, per month and per year.
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Income tax in Connecticut
Connecticut taxes wage income on a progressive schedule — 7 brackets running from 2% to 6.99% for single filers. This calculator applies Connecticut's real 2026 brackets, its standard deduction ($15,000 single / $24,000 married) and its personal exemption, so the state-tax line follows the actual schedule rather than a flat-rate guess.
Connecticut income tax brackets for 2026
Single filers. Each rate applies only to the income falling inside that band — these are marginal rates, not a flat rate on the whole salary.
| Taxable income over | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 | 2% |
| $10,000 | 4.5% |
| $50,000 | 5.5% |
| $100,000 | 6% |
| $200,000 | 6.5% |
| $250,000 | 6.9% |
| $500,000 | 6.99% |
State taxable income is your pay after Connecticut's standard deduction and personal exemption of $15,000 for a single filer ($24,000 married filing jointly).
How Connecticut compares
A single filer earning $100,000 pays $3,925 in Connecticut state income tax — 24th of 51, in the upper-middle of the pack. Wisconsin ($3,919), Oklahoma ($3,954) and West Virginia ($3,885) land within a few hundred dollars either way. The headline 6.99% rate is a marginal rate, so it applies to your last dollar, not your whole salary.
Worked example: $100,000 in Connecticut
Take a single filer on $100,000 in Connecticut. After the $15,000 standard deduction and personal exemption, state taxable income is $85,000:
| Income band | Rate | Tax |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $10,000 | 2% | $200 |
| $10,000 – $50,000 | 4.5% | $1,800 |
| $50,000 – $85,000 | 5.5% | $1,925 |
| Total state tax | — | $3,925 |
The effective rate works out to 3.9% of gross salary — far below the 6.99% top marginal rate, because only the last slice of income is taxed at that rate.
Frequently asked questions
Does Connecticut have a state income tax?
Yes. Connecticut taxes wage income on a progressive schedule with 7 brackets, from 2% to 6.99% for single filers. The top rate applies only to income above the highest threshold — it is a marginal rate, not a flat rate.
What is the income tax rate in Connecticut?
Connecticut's rates run from 2% to 6.99% for single filers, applied to income after the $15,000 standard deduction and personal exemption. A single filer on $100,000 pays about $3,925 — an effective rate of 3.9%, well below the 6.99% top rate.
How much is $75,000 after taxes in Connecticut?
About $59,042 per year in take-home pay for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions: federal income tax $7,670, FICA $5,738, and Connecticut state income tax $2,550.
I'm moving to Connecticut. What should I know about taxes?
Connecticut sits in the middle of the pack — for a single filer on $100,000 it collects $3,925 (24th of 51). Compare take-home pay rather than salary, and factor in property and sales taxes.
How is take-home pay calculated?
Take-home pay equals gross pay minus federal income tax (IRS 2026 brackets and the $16,100 standard deduction), FICA (6.2% Social Security up to $184,500 plus 1.45% Medicare), and Connecticut state income tax. For Connecticut, state taxable income starts from your pay after the $15,000 standard deduction and personal exemption.
What is FICA tax in 2026?
FICA is 7.65% of wages: 6.2% Social Security on earnings up to the annual wage base ($184,500 for 2026) and 1.45% Medicare on all earnings, plus an extra 0.9% Medicare tax above $200,000 single / $250,000 married. FICA is federal and identical in every state.
Why does my actual paycheck differ from this estimate?
Real paychecks reflect your W-4 withholding choices and pre-tax benefits. For Connecticut, no local wage tax applies in this state, though school-district and municipal fees can still apply. This calculator is a planning estimate, not a payroll prediction.