Connecticut paycheck taxes at a glance
| State income tax | 2% to 6.99% (7 brackets) |
|---|---|
| Standard deduction | None |
| Pre-tax deductions | 401(k), HSA and health premiums lower state tax too |
| Local income tax | None on wages |
| State payroll deductions | CT Paid Leave 0.5% to $184,500 |
| Reciprocity | None |
| Figures | Tax year 2026 |
Every paycheck also has federal income tax, Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500) and Medicare (1.45%), worked out with the same 2026 IRS figures as ourmain paycheck calculator.
Connecticut income tax brackets
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 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 | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 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% |
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 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% |
Connecticut also has rules the brackets alone do not show (see the notes below); the calculator applies them.
Worked examples
A $60,000 salary in Hartford, single, paid every two weeks
| Per paycheck | Per year | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,307.69 | $60,000 |
| Federal income tax | − $193.08 | − $5,020 |
| Social Security and Medicare | − $176.54 | − $4,590 |
| Connecticut income tax | − $89.13 | − $2,318 |
| CT Paid Leave | − $11.54 | − $300 |
| Take-home pay | $1,837.40 | $47,773 |
Single, paid every two weeks (26 paychecks). Connecticut taxable income is $60,000 and the state tax is $2,318, an effective 3.862% of gross pay. At this income the personal exemption is fully phased out, a small 2% phase-out add-back applies, and the personal tax credit has fallen to 10% of the tax.
A $250,000 household in Stamford, married filing jointly with two children, 6% 401(k)
| Per paycheck | Per year | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $9,615.38 | $250,000 |
| 401(k) at 6% | − $576.92 | − $15,000 |
| Federal income tax | − $1,140.00 | − $29,640 |
| Social Security and Medicare | − $596.69 | − $15,514 |
| Connecticut income tax | − $471.15 | − $12,250 |
| CT Paid Leave | − $35.48 | − $923 |
| Take-home pay | $6,795.13 | $176,674 |
Married filing jointly, 2 children, paid every two weeks (26 paychecks). Connecticut taxable income is $235,000 and the state tax is $12,250, an effective 4.9% of gross pay. The 401(k) lowers Connecticut AGI, which shrinks the recapture amount. Connecticut has no dependent exemption, and CT Paid Leave stops at the $184,500 wage base.
Why Connecticut’s effective rate jumps
Connecticut gives low earners three breaks and takes each back as income rises. The personal exemption ($15,000 single) shrinks by $1,000 for every $1,000 of income over $30,000, so it is gone above $44,000. The personal tax credit falls from 75% of the tax to 10% and reaches zero at about $64,500. Then a 2% phase-out add-back (single filers over $56,500) and a benefit recapture (over $105,000) claw back the lower brackets. The calculator applies all four.
CT Paid Leave: 0.5% of pay
Connecticut Paid Leave is funded only by employees. Employers deduct 0.5% of wages each paycheck until the year’s pay reaches the Social Security wage base, $184,500 in 2026, so the most anyone pays is $922.50. The CT Paid Leave Authority kept the rate at 0.5% for 2026. Employers pay nothing toward it, though some choose to cover the employee share.
Commuting to New York
Connecticut has no reciprocal agreements. Many residents work in New York, which taxes their wages first; Connecticut then gives a credit for the New York tax, so you rarely pay twice on the same pay but you may pay the higher of the two rates. If your employer withholds New York tax, see the New York paycheck calculator. New York’s “convenience of the employer” rule can also tax days you work from home in Connecticut.
Credits this calculator leaves out
Connecticut residents who pay property tax on their home or car can claim a property tax credit of up to $300 per return. The full credit is allowed up to $49,500 of income for single filers ($70,500 joint) and then phases out. The Connecticut earned income tax credit adds 40% of the federal credit plus $250 for families with a child. Both depend on details beyond pay, so they are not included here and could lower your bill.
Connecticut payroll deductions besides income tax
- CT Paid Leave employee contribution: Employees fund CT Paid Leave: 0.5% of wages in 2026, until pay reaches the Social Security wage base of $184,500.
Connecticut vs. neighboring states
Take-home pay on a $75,000 salary, single, no pre-tax deductions and no local tax:
| State | Income tax | State tax + programs | Take-home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 2% to 6.99% (7 brackets) | $3,850 | $57,743 |
| New York | 3.9% to 10.9% (9 brackets) | $3,808 | $57,784 |
| Massachusetts | 5% to 9% (2 brackets) | $3,775 | $57,818 |
| Rhode Island | 3.75% to 5.99% (3 brackets) | $3,021 | $58,572 |
Where you work and where you live can both matter. See paycheck calculators for every state for the full comparison.