Connecticut paycheck calculator 2026

Your take-home pay in Connecticut after federal tax, state income tax, Social Security and Medicare.

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Connecticut taxes income at graduated rates from 2% to 6.99% across 7 brackets in 2026. On a $75,000 salary, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $58,218 a year ($2,239 every two weeks) after federal, state, Social Security and Medicare taxes — ranking #38 of the 50 states and DC, and $3,375 a year less than in states with no income tax.

Connecticut taxes at a glance

State income tax2% – 6.99%7 brackets

Standard deductionNonePersonal exemption only

Personal exemption$15,000 single$24,000 married filing jointly

$75,000 salary, single$58,218Take-home a year · 22.4% total tax

Take-home pay at common salaries in Connecticut

Single filer, no 401(k), 2026 tax rates. Paycheck is every two weeks (26 a year).

Salary	Federal tax	Soc. Sec. + Medicare	State taxes	Take-home / yr	Per paycheck
$30,000	$1,420	$2,295	$425	$25,860	$995
$40,000	$2,620	$3,060	$1,325	$32,995	$1,269
$50,000	$3,820	$3,825	$2,000	$40,355	$1,552
$60,000	$5,020	$4,590	$2,550	$47,840	$1,840
$70,000	$6,570	$5,355	$3,100	$54,975	$2,114
$75,000	$7,670	$5,738	$3,375	$58,218	$2,239
$80,000	$8,770	$6,120	$3,650	$61,460	$2,364
$90,000	$10,970	$6,885	$4,200	$67,945	$2,613
$100,000	$13,170	$7,650	$4,750	$74,430	$2,863
$125,000	$18,734	$9,563	$6,250	$90,454	$3,479
$150,000	$24,734	$11,475	$7,750	$106,041	$4,079
$200,000	$36,734	$14,339	$10,750	$138,177	$5,315

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2026 Connecticut income tax brackets

Rates apply to taxable income after the standard deduction and exemptions. Each rate only applies to the income inside its bracket.

Single filers

Taxable income	Rate
$0 – $10,000	2%
$10,000 – $50,000	4.5%
$50,000 – $100,000	5.5%
$100,000 – $200,000	6%
$200,000 – $250,000	6.5%
$250,000 – $500,000	6.9%
Over $500,000	6.99%

Married filing jointly

Taxable income	Rate
$0 – $20,000	2%
$20,000 – $100,000	4.5%
$100,000 – $200,000	5.5%
$200,000 – $400,000	6%
$400,000 – $500,000	6.5%
$500,000 – $1,000,000	6.9%
Over $1,000,000	6.99%

Source: Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets 2026. Head of household filers use the single brackets in this calculator.

Connecticut paycheck FAQ

Does Connecticut have a state income tax?

Yes. Connecticut taxes income at graduated rates from 2% to 6.99% across 7 brackets for 2026.

What is the Connecticut income tax rate in 2026?

Connecticut has 7 tax brackets ranging from 2% to 6.99%. Only the income inside each bracket is taxed at that bracket's rate.

How much is $75,000 after tax in Connecticut?

A single filer earning $75,000 a year in Connecticut takes home about $58,218 a year, or $2,239 every two weeks. That's after $7,670 in federal income tax, $5,738 in Social Security and Medicare, and $3,375 in Connecticut state taxes — an overall tax rate of 22.4%.

Do 401(k) contributions lower my Connecticut taxes?

Yes. Traditional 401(k) contributions are taken out before federal and Connecticut income tax, so they lower both. Social Security and Medicare are still charged on the full salary.

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