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Connecticut Paycheck Calculator

Connecticut has a progressive income tax from 2% to 6.99%. Enter your pay and see your take-home after federal income tax, Connecticut income tax, Social Security and Medicare.

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401(k), HSA, health insurance premiums

Estimated take-home pay

$2,015.67

per bi-weekly paycheck · $52,408 / year

Gross pay
$2,500.00
Federal income tax
− $216.15
Connecticut income tax
− $76.92
Social Security · 6.2%
− $155.00
Medicare · 1.45%
− $36.25
Net pay
$2,015.67

Effective tax rate

19.4%

Marginal bracket

12.0%

Uses the 2026 federal brackets, standard deduction and FICA rates and Connecticut's 2025 state rates. Your pay stub may differ by a few dollars because payroll rounds through the IRS withholding tables. The personal exemption phases out above $30,000 (single) / $48,000 (joint); the full amount is applied here.

Connecticut income tax

7 brackets, top rate 6.99%

RateSingleMarried filing jointly
2%$0 - $10,000$0 - $20,000
4.5%$10,000 - $50,000$20,000 - $100,000
5.5%$50,000 - $100,000$100,000 - $200,000
6%$100,000 - $200,000$200,000 - $400,000
6.5%$200,000 - $250,000$400,000 - $500,000
6.9%$250,000 - $500,000$500,000 - $1,000,000
6.99%Over $500,000Over $1,000,000

Brackets are marginal: only the dollars inside each band are taxed at that band's rate. The first $15,000 (single) or $24,000 (joint) is deducted before the rate applies. Figures are 2025 tax year. The personal exemption phases out above $30,000 (single) / $48,000 (joint); the full amount is applied here.

Examples

Take-home pay in Connecticut

Single filer, paid every two weeks, no pre-tax deductions.

SalaryPer checkPer yearTax rate
$50,000$1,578$41,03017.9%
$75,000$2,271$59,04321.3%
$100,000$2,894$75,25524.7%

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does Connecticut have a state income tax?+

Yes. Connecticut uses 7 brackets, from 2% up to a top rate of 6.99% (2025 rates). The personal exemption phases out above $30,000 (single) / $48,000 (joint); the full amount is applied here.

How much is $75,000 after taxes in Connecticut?+

A single filer paid every two weeks with no other deductions takes home about $2,271 per check, or $59,043 a year. That is 21.3% of gross going to federal income tax, Connecticut income tax, Social Security and Medicare.

What is taken out of a paycheck in Connecticut?+

Federal income tax based on your W-4, 6.2% Social Security (up to the annual wage base), 1.45% Medicare, and Connecticut state income tax. Anything else, such as health premiums, 401(k) contributions or garnishments, is something you elected or a court ordered.

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