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Connecticut Paycheck Calculator

Updated for 2026 tax year · figures checked on

Connecticut withholds state income tax with a formula that starts at 2% and reaches 6.99%, and most workers also pay 0.5% for CT Paid Leave. This Connecticut paycheck calculator, also a salary and take-home pay calculator, shows both next to federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare.

A single filer on a $60,000 salary, paid every two weeks with withholding code F, has a $2,307.69 paycheck and takes home about $1,837.40, or $47,772 a year.

Take-home pay per bi-weekly paycheck

$1,837.40

$47,772.40 a year from $59,999.94 gross pay (26 paychecks)

  • Take-home 79.6%
  • Federal income tax 8.4%
  • Social Security 6.2%
  • Medicare 1.4%
  • State income tax 3.9%
  • CT Paid Leave 0.5%
Paycheck breakdown per paycheck and per year in Connecticut
ItemPer paycheckPer year
Gross pay$2,307.69$59,999.94
Federal income tax−$193.08−$5,020.08
Social Security−$143.08−$3,720.08
Medicare−$33.46−$869.96
State income tax−$89.13−$2,317.38
CT Paid Leave−$11.54−$300.04
Take-home pay$1,837.40$47,772.40

Estimates for informational purposes only, based on 2026 withholding rules. Your actual paycheck may differ. This is not tax advice. Report an issue

Connecticut salary calculator: what your result means

Your result is take-home pay after federal taxes, Connecticut income tax and CT Paid Leave. In the $60,000 example, federal income tax is about 8.4% of gross pay, Social Security and Medicare 7.7%, and Connecticut income tax plus Paid Leave 4.4%.

Your CT-W4 withholding code matters more than anything else you enter. The calculator picks code F for single filers, B for heads of household and C for married filers whose spouse doesn't work; choose another code under More options if yours differs.

At $100,000 a year, take-home pay is about $2,834.80 every two weeks, or $73,705 a year. A $40,000 salary paid weekly comes to about $633.23 per paycheck.

How Connecticut taxes your paycheck

Connecticut withholding at a glance
State income tax on wagesGraduated rates (see below)
CT Paid Leave0.5% employee rate of wages up to $184,500

Source: Connecticut DRS, TPG-211 2026 Withholding Calculation Rules (Rev. 12/25; official document, archived copy dated 2026-10-18)

Connecticut withholding rates, single (codes a, d, f) schedule
  1. over $02%
  2. over $10,0004.5%
  3. over $50,0005.5%
  4. over $100,0006%
  5. over $200,0006.5%
  6. over $250,0006.9%
  7. over $500,0006.99%
Connecticut withholding rates by taxable wages
ScheduleTaxable wages overRate
Single (codes A, D, F)$02%
$10,0004.5%
$50,0005.5%
$100,0006%
$200,0006.5%
$250,0006.9%
$500,0006.99%
Head of household (code B)$02%
$16,0004.5%
$80,0005.5%
$160,0006%
$320,0006.5%
$400,0006.9%
$800,0006.99%
Married filing jointly (code C)$02%
$20,0004.5%
$100,0005.5%
$200,0006%
$400,0006.5%
$500,0006.9%
$1,000,0006.99%

Source: Connecticut DRS, TPG-211 2026 Withholding Calculation Rules (Rev. 12/25; official document, archived copy dated 2026-10-18)

  • Thresholds are yearly taxable income after the personal exemption, which phases out as pay rises. A personal tax credit of up to 75% lowers the tax for lower incomes, and higher earners pay back the benefit of the lower rates.

Employers annualize your pay and subtract a personal exemption that depends on your code (for example $15,000 for code F and $24,000 for code C) and shrinks as pay rises. They apply rates from 2% to 6.99%, add back the benefit of the 2% bracket and of other lower brackets for higher earners (recapture of up to $3,400 for single filers), and then reduce the result by a personal tax credit of up to 75% for lower incomes. No Connecticut town taxes wages.

Connecticut withholds on wages subject to federal withholding, so we let 401(k), Section 125 health insurance, HSA and FSA deductions lower Connecticut wages too, while we confirm the details.

CT Paid Leave

Employees pay 0.5% of wages for CT Paid Leave, up to the Social Security wage base of $184,500 with each employer. Wages are counted the same way as for Social Security, so 401(k) contributions don't lower it but Section 125 health insurance does. Employers don't pay a share.

Things to know about Connecticut paychecks

Federal taxes on every paycheck

Every US paycheck has the same three federal deductions, whichever state you work in. Together, Social Security and Medicare are called FICA (Federal Insurance Contributions Act) taxes.

  • Federal income tax withholding. Withholding is tax your employer takes out of each paycheck and sends to the IRS on your behalf. The amount depends on your pay and your Form W-4, using the IRS method in Publication 15-T. It is an estimate of your yearly tax; you settle the difference when you file your return.
  • Social Security. 6.2% of your wages, up to the wage base of $184,500 for the year. The wage base is the most pay that Social Security tax applies to.
  • Medicare. 1.45% of all your wages, with no limit. Once your pay from one employer passes $200,000 in a year, your employer also withholds an extra 0.9% Additional Medicare Tax on the amount above it.

Source: IRS Publication 15 (2026), (Circular E), Employer's Tax Guide.

Ways to change your paycheck

To change Connecticut withholding, give your employer a new Form CT-W4. Line 1 is your withholding code, chosen from your filing status and household income; line 2 adds an extra amount each paycheck and line 3 reduces withholding.

Code E means no withholding because your income is low enough to owe no tax. It expires on February 15 each year, and without a new form your employer withholds at 6.99%.

  • Update your Form W-4. Claiming dependents, checking the Step 2 box or asking for extra withholding changes how much federal tax comes out of each paycheck. The IRS Tax Withholding Estimator can help you fill it in.
  • Pre-tax deductions. Money you put into a traditional 401(k), an HSA or employer health insurance comes out before federal income tax, so your take-home pay drops by less than the amount you save.
  • Bonuses. Employers often withhold federal tax on a bonus paid separately at a flat rate. Add a bonus under More options to see it.

Connecticut payroll rules

Minimum wage
$16.94 an hour in 2026, rising to $17.48 on January 1, 2027. (Source: Connecticut Department of Labor, Wage and Workplace Standards (official page, archived copy dated 2026-10-19))
How often you must be paid
Employers must pay weekly or every two weeks on a regular payday set in advance. (Source: Connecticut General Statutes, Chapter 558, Wages (§§ 31-71b, 31-71c, 31-76c; official page, archived copy dated 2026-07-17))
Final paycheck
If you're fired, final wages are due the next business day. If you quit or are laid off, they're due on the next regular payday. (Source: Connecticut General Statutes, Chapter 558, Wages (§§ 31-71b, 31-71c, 31-76c; official page, archived copy dated 2026-07-17))

For employers in Connecticut

State unemployment tax
Employers pay unemployment tax on the first $27,000 of each employee's wages, with new employers at 1.9%. (Source: US Department of Labor, Significant Provisions of State Unemployment Insurance Laws, January 2026)
State income tax withholding
Employers register to withhold Connecticut income tax through myconneCT, the Department of Revenue Services portal. Employees file Form CT-W4. (Source: Connecticut DRS, Informational Publication 2026(1), Connecticut Employer's Tax Guide, Circular CT (issued 12/12/2025; official document, copy provided by the site owner 2026-11-04))

Employers deduct CT Paid Leave contributions from pay and remit them to the CT Paid Leave Authority, which pools them in a trust that pays benefits.

Compare Connecticut with neighboring states

Take-home pay on a $60,000 salary, single filer, paid bi-weekly, no pre-tax deductions
Per paycheck
Connecticut$2,617$47,772$1,837.40
Rhode Island$2,872$47,517$1,827.59
Massachusetts$2,956$47,433$1,824.36
New York$2,966$47,424$1,824.00

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Connecticut paycheck FAQ

What are Connecticut's income tax rates in 2026?

From 2% to 6.99%. Withholding also includes an exemption, a phase-out of the lower rates and a personal tax credit.

Which CT-W4 code should I use?

It depends on your filing status and household income: usually F if single, B if head of household, C if married and your spouse doesn't work, and A or D if you both work.

How much is CT Paid Leave?

0.5% of wages, up to $184,500 with each employer in 2026.

When do I get my final paycheck in Connecticut?

The next business day if you're fired; the next regular payday if you quit or are laid off.

What is the minimum wage in Connecticut?

$16.94 an hour in 2026 and $17.48 from January 1, 2027.

Is overtime taxed more in Connecticut?

No. Overtime is taxed at the same rates as your other wages; a larger paycheck can mean more withholding that period.

Sources and methodology

Every rate and limit on this page comes from the official sources below, checked on . Read how our paycheck calculator works for the calculation order and its limits.