State income tax structure
Graduated income tax plus CT Paid Leave.
2026 CONNECTICUT TAKE-HOME PAY ESTIMATOR
Connecticut Paycheck Calculator
Estimate your 2026 Connecticut take-home pay after federal withholding, Social Security, Medicare, state tax and applicable payroll deductions. Connecticut Paid Leave is employee-funded through payroll deductions.
2%–6.99% graduated rates2026 federal tablesFree to use
CONNECTICUT PAYCHECK TAXES
What can come out of a Connecticut paycheck?
The calculation separates federal withholding, FICA, state income tax, local tax where supported, state payroll programs, and employee deductions.
Social Security
Employee Social Security applies to covered wages up to the 2026 federal wage base.
Medicare
Standard employee Medicare tax applies to covered wages, with additional withholding at higher wage levels.
Connecticut payroll environment
Graduated income tax plus CT Paid Leave.
Mandatory state programs
Connecticut Paid Leave employee contribution is estimated separately.
WORKED EXAMPLE
A $65,000 salary in Connecticut
Load a biweekly $65,000 annual salary into the calculator. The result updates using the selected W-4 details and Connecticut module.
Annual salary$65,000
Pay scheduleBiweekly
State structureProgressive
REFERENCE SALARIES
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CONNECTICUT FAQ
Connecticut paycheck questions
Does Connecticut have state income tax on paychecks?
Yes. Connecticut uses 2%–6.99% graduated rates for paycheck withholding.
What is the Connecticut income tax rate in 2026?
2%–6.99% graduated rates. The exact amount can also depend on the state withholding certificate, filing status, allowances, deductions, locality, payroll-period rules, and rounding.
Does this calculator include local taxes in Connecticut?
No local income tax is included in this estimate.
What mandatory payroll programs can affect a Connecticut paycheck?
Connecticut Paid Leave employee contribution is estimated separately.
Why could my actual Connecticut paycheck be different?
Employer payroll settings, state withholding certificates, benefits, retirement plans, bonuses, multiple jobs, taxable fringe benefits, local taxes, rounding and garnishments can all change the final amount.
METHODOLOGY
How this estimate is built
Reviewed 2026-07-11Federal income tax uses the 2026 IRS Publication 15-T automated percentage method. Employee Social Security is calculated at 6.2% up to the 2026 wage base, and standard Medicare at 1.45%.
Uses the 2026 Connecticut rate schedule on annualized wages. Connecticut withholding codes, recapture rules, credits, and supplemental tables can change employer withholding, so an annual certificate adjustment and exact-paycheck override are provided.
State reference: 2%–6.99% graduated rates. Connecticut Paid Leave employee contribution is estimated separately.
Important estimate limitation
This calculator provides an informational estimate and is not tax, legal, accounting or payroll advice. Verify state and local withholding against your employer's payroll records and current official guidance.