Connecticut Paycheck Calculator
Estimate your 2026 take-home pay in Connecticut after federal income tax, Connecticut state income tax, and FICA.
You keep 74% of your gross pay
Federal income taxAnnual: −$13,170.00
- Gross income
- $100,000
- Federal standard deduction
- −$16,100
- Federal taxable income
- $83,900
| Bracket | Rate | Tax |
|---|---|---|
| $0–$12,400 | 10.0% | $1,240 |
| $12,400–$50,400 | 12.0% | $4,560 |
| $50,400–$105,700 | 22.0% | $7,370 |
| Total | $13,170 | |
Source:IRS Revenue Procedure 2025-32 (drop PDF) — Section 4.01 Tax Rate Tables and Section 3.14 Standard Deduction, tax year 2026fetched June 17, 2026
State income taxAnnual: −$4,750.00
- Gross income
- $100,000
- Connecticut taxable income
- $100,000
| Bracket | Rate | Tax |
|---|---|---|
| $0–$10,000 | 2.0% | $200 |
| $10,000–$50,000 | 4.5% | $1,800 |
| $50,000–$100,000 | 5.5% | $2,750 |
| Total | $4,750 | |
Source:Connecticut Department of Revenue Services — Income tax calculators and tablesfetched June 18, 2026
Social SecurityAnnual: −$6,200.00
- Wages subject to Social Security
- $100,000
$100,000 × 6.2% = $6,200
Source:SSA Office of the Chief Actuary — Contribution and Benefit Basefetched June 17, 2026
MedicareAnnual: −$1,450.00
- Wages subject to Medicare
- $100,000
$100,000 × 1.45% = $1,450Medicare has no wage cap.
Source:IRS Topic No. 751 — Social Security and Medicare withholding ratesfetched June 17, 2026
Updated June 18, 2026Source: Connecticut Department of Revenue Services — Income tax calculators and tables
Connecticut income tax, explained
Connecticut has a progressive income tax with seven brackets, from 2% up to 6.99% (the two lowest rates were cut to 2% and 4.5%, effective 2024). For single filers the top 6.99% rate applies over $500,000 of income; for married couples filing jointly, over $1,000,000.
Connecticut does not use a standard deduction. It grants a personal exemption that phases out entirely at modest incomes — the $15,000 single exemption is gone by about $45,000 of income, the $24,000 joint exemption by about $71,000 — so most wage earners get little or none, and this estimate applies no deduction. Connecticut also adds a 'tax recapture' for higher earners that claws back the benefit of the lower brackets, which this estimate does not model.
Connecticut income tax brackets (2026)
Marginal rates for single filers — each rate applies only to the income within its range.
Single filers · 2026 tax year
| Rate | Taxable income |
|---|---|
| 2.0% | $0 – $10,000 |
| 4.5% | $10,000 – $50,000 |
| 5.5% | $50,000 – $100,000 |
| 6.0% | $100,000 – $200,000 |
| 6.5% | $200,000 – $250,000 |
| 6.9% | $250,000 – $500,000 |
| 6.99% | $500,000 and up |
Example take-home pay in Connecticut
Single filer, 2026 rates, before any pre-tax deductions.
| Salary | Federal | State | FICA | Take-home | / month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $2,000 | $3,825 | $40,355 | $3,363 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $3,375 | $5,738 | $58,218 | $4,851 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $4,750 | $7,650 | $74,430 | $6,203 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is Connecticut's income tax rate for 2026?
- Connecticut has seven brackets from 2% to 6.99%. The top rate applies over $500,000 (single) or $1,000,000 (married filing jointly); the 2% and 4.5% bottom rates were lowered effective 2024.
- Does Connecticut have a standard deduction?
- No. It uses a personal exemption that phases out as income rises (fully gone by about $45,000 for single filers and $71,000 for joint filers), so most workers receive little or none. This estimate applies no standard deduction as a result.
- What is Connecticut's tax recapture?
- It is a supplemental tax that gradually claws back the benefit of the lower brackets for high earners, so they effectively pay the top rate on more of their income. This estimate does not model it, so it can understate tax for high incomes.
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Estimate only — not tax advice. This calculator gives an approximate take-home figure based on 2026 federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare (FICA), and, where shown, state income tax. It does not account for tax credits (such as the Child Tax Credit or EITC), the Alternative Minimum Tax, preferential capital-gains rates, or itemized deductions beyond the standard deduction. Your actual paycheck may differ. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice specific to your situation.