How Connecticut paychecks work (2026)
In Connecticut, your take-home pay is your salary minus federal income tax, FICA (Social Security 6.2% + Medicare 1.45%) and Connecticut state income tax. This calculator uses the official 2026 rates for a single filer.
Connecticut state income tax
Connecticut has a progressive income tax from 2% to 6.99%. A $15,000 personal exemption applies at low incomes but phases out by $45,000, so middle and higher earners get little or none.
Example: $80,000 in Connecticut
Federal tax is about $8,770, FICA $6,120, and Connecticut state tax about $3,650 (the exemption is fully phased out at this income) — leaving a take-home of roughly $61,460 a year.
Connecticut take-home pay by salary (2026)
Estimated annual take-home for a single filer after federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare and Connecticut state income tax, using the 2026 rates. Figures are tax liability, not withholding.
| Gross salary | Take-home / year | Per month | % kept |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $32,995 | $2,750 | 82.5% |
| $60,000 | $47,840 | $3,987 | 79.7% |
| $80,000 | $61,460 | $5,122 | 76.8% |
| $100,000 | $74,430 | $6,203 | 74.4% |
| $150,000 | $106,041 | $8,837 | 70.7% |
What often catches people out in Connecticut
- Connecticut's $15,000 personal exemption phases out completely by ~$45,000 of income, so middle and higher earners get little or none of it.
- A 'recapture' provision also claws back the benefit of the lower brackets for high earners.
- No local city income tax applies.
What this calculator does not include
- Local/city taxes (none), 401(k) and pre-tax deductions, and filing statuses other than single.
- It shows tax liability, which can differ from paycheck withholding (employers often over-withhold).
Does Connecticut tax my income?
Yes — Connecticut taxes income from 2% to 6.99%, with a personal exemption that phases out above $45,000.
What's FICA?
Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%) payroll taxes, deducted in every state including Connecticut.
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This calculator provides estimates for a single filer in Connecticut for 2026 based on IRS and state figures and is for general information only — it is not financial or tax advice. It excludes local taxes, 401(k) and other deductions, and shows tax liability rather than withholding. Sources: IRS (Rev. Proc. 2025-32), Connecticut Department of Revenue.