Connecticut Paycheck Calculator
See what a Connecticut paycheck keeps after federal tax, FICA, plus state tax. The calculator starts at a $75,000 salary, and every input can be changed.
Reading Connecticut Payroll Taxes
There are 7 state tax brackets in Connecticut, running from 2% up to 6.99%. The top rate applies to taxable income above roughly $500,000 for a single filer. About $15,000 is deducted for a single filer first.
To change state withholding, submit Form CT-W4 to your employer.
Connecticut withholding uses table letters chosen on Form CT-W4, and employees pay 0.5% toward Paid Leave.
Connecticut Minimum Wage and Take-Home Pay
Minimum wage in Connecticut: $16.94 an hour, per the Labor Department summary current on July 1, 2026. A single filer on a 40-hour schedule at that rate brings in $677.60 weekly gross and keeps around $570.28, or $29,655 over twelve months, with no deductions. About $837 of that yearly pay goes to state income tax and programs.
That is $35,235 over a full year, or roughly 59% of what the typical Connecticut worker earns ($59,690 median).
Wage floors move, so treat the figure as a snapshot and verify it with Connecticut's labor department. Try your own rate in the hourly paycheck calculator.
Connecticut Wages Against Take-Home Pay
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, May 2025) puts the median annual wage across all occupations in Connecticut at $59,690, which is 17% above the US median of $50,980. The mean is $77,420 across about 1,696,200 wage and salary jobs.
What each pay level keeps after federal tax, FICA, state tax and programs (single filer, no deductions, paid biweekly):
| Pay level in Connecticut | Annual wage | Take-home per year | Take-home per biweekly check | Total tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower earners (10th percentile) | $35,450 | $29,817 | $1,146.79 | 15.9% |
| Middle of the pack (median) | $59,690 | $48,081 | $1,849.29 | 19.4% |
| Mean wage | $77,420 | $60,225 | $2,316.34 | 22.2% |
| 75th percentile | $95,110 | $71,608 | $2,754.16 | 24.7% |
These figures cover employees only, not the self-employed, and your job title matters more than any average. Test your real salary in the salary paycheck calculator.
When You Get Paid in Connecticut
Connecticut requires weekly pay, with longer intervals up to monthly only if the labor commissioner approves. The Department of Labor summary behind this leaves out industry-specific exceptions; the Connecticut labor department can confirm what applies to your job.
For a $59,700 salary (the BLS median wage there), single filer and no deductions, the permitted schedule produces:
| Pay frequency | Gross per check | Net per check |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly (52 a year) | $1,148.08 | $924.79 |
Want the full comparison? See pay frequency explained, then try the monthly calculator with your salary.
What Else Comes Out of a Connecticut Paycheck
State Payroll Programs
These employee-paid state programs are built into the estimate (approximate rates):
- CT Paid Leave: 0.5% of wages up to $184,500.
Local Taxes
Connecticut has no local wage taxes.
Pre-Tax Deductions
Pre-tax 401(k), health insurance and HSA money usually comes off Connecticut taxable wages too; paycheck deductions explains each.
How Connecticut Tax Brackets Work
Estimated Connecticut income tax brackets for a single filer, applied after the state deduction of $15,000:
| 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% |
| $500,000 and up | 6.99% |
What Connecticut Salaries Keep
On $75,000, single with no deductions, Connecticut ranks 32 of 51 for what you keep: about $58,668 a year, $213 below the median state at $58,880.
| Salary | Net every two weeks | Net a year | Tax share | State tax and programs a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $988.85 | $25,710 | 14.3% | $575 |
| $45,000 | $1,423.56 | $37,012 | 17.8% | $1,325 |
| $60,000 | $1,858.27 | $48,315 | 19.5% | $2,075 |
| $75,000 | $2,256.44 | $58,668 | 21.8% | $2,925 |
| $100,000 | $2,875.19 | $74,755 | 25.2% | $4,425 |
| $150,000 | $4,084.27 | $106,191 | 29.2% | $7,600 |
How Connecticut Stacks Up Regionally
The same $75,000 paid to a single filer with no deductions, in Connecticut and the states beside it:
| Location | Kept per year | State tax and programs | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut (this page) | $58,668 | $2,925 | +$0 |
| New York | $57,784 | $3,808 | -$883 |
| Massachusetts | $57,718 | $3,875 | -$950 |
| Rhode Island | $58,572 | $3,021 | -$96 |
Read the final column as yearly take-home compared with Connecticut. Where you work usually decides which state taxes the wages, with your home state possibly crediting it, so look at both sides of the line.
Ways to Raise Your Connecticut Take-Home
- In Connecticut, a pre-tax dollar can save state tax at up to 6.99% in addition to the federal saving, when the deduction applies.
- CT Paid Leave is deducted from each paycheck automatically, so plan around it.
- After a move, marriage or new child, refresh Form CT-W4 with your employer.
- Check whether a city, county or school district tax applies to you: Connecticut has no local wage taxes.
- See paycheck deductions and 401(k) deductions for the federal side.
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Connecticut Paycheck Questions Answered
How does Connecticut tax wages?
Connecticut taxes wages on a sliding scale, from 2% up to 6.99%.
How much is a $60,000 salary after taxes in Connecticut?
A single filer with no deductions takes home about $1,858.27 per biweekly paycheck, roughly $48,315 a year, after federal, FICA and Connecticut taxes.
How much is the minimum wage in Connecticut in 2026?
As of July 1, 2026, Connecticut sets the floor at $16.94 an hour (US Department of Labor). At 40 hours a week that is about $570.28 take-home per week for a single filer.
What is the typical wage in Connecticut?
The BLS reports a median annual wage of $59,690 and a mean of $77,420 in Connecticut across all occupations (OEWS, May 2025). At the median, a single filer takes home about $48,081 a year.
How often do employers in Connecticut have to pay?
Connecticut requires weekly pay, with longer intervals up to monthly only if the labor commissioner approves. Special rules apply to some jobs, so check with the state labor department.
Is there a local wage tax in Connecticut?
Connecticut has no local wage taxes. The calculator has a local tax field if one applies to you.
How do I change state withholding in Connecticut?
Connecticut uses Form CT-W4 for state withholding elections. Federal withholding is set on Form W-4.
What if I work in Connecticut but live across the state line?
The state where the work is done normally taxes the wages, while the state you live in may offer a credit. If you live in New York and work in Connecticut, or the other way round, read both states' rules and ask payroll about reciprocity.
How does Connecticut rank for take-home pay?
Take-home on $75,000 (single filer) puts Connecticut at 32 of 51 including DC, at about $58,668 a year.
How these numbers are figured: 2026 IRS withholding rules (Publication 15-T) and state figures last verified September 2026. Results are estimates. Read the full methodology and sources.