Connecticut income tax in 2026
Connecticut has a graduated income tax with rates from 2% to 6.99% for single filers, spread across 7 brackets. Traditional 401(k) contributions lower your Connecticut taxable income as well as your federal taxable income. Personal exemptions: $15,000 single, $24,000 married filing jointly.
| Taxable income (single) | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $10,000 | 2% |
| $10,000 – $50,000 | 4.5% |
| $50,000 – $100,000 | 5.5% |
| $100,000 – $200,000 | 6% |
| $200,000 – $250,000 | 6.5% |
| $250,000 – $500,000 | 6.9% |
| Over $500,000 | 6.99% |
| Taxable income (married filing jointly) | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $20,000 | 2% |
| $20,000 – $100,000 | 4.5% |
| $100,000 – $200,000 | 5.5% |
| $200,000 – $400,000 | 6% |
| $400,000 – $500,000 | 6.5% |
| $500,000 – $1,000,000 | 6.9% |
| Over $1,000,000 | 6.99% |
Connecticut rules and notes
- Rates unchanged for 2026 (DRS: 2026 withholding rules and tables are unchanged from 2025). Married filing separately uses the single brackets.
- No standard deduction and no dependent exemptions. Personal exemption (deducted from CT AGI): $15,000 single, $24,000 MFJ, $19,000 head of household, $12,000 MFS; reduced by $1,000 for each $1,000 (or part) of CT AGI above $30,000 single / $48,000 MFJ / $38,000 HOH / $24,000 MFS, reaching $0 at $44,000 / $71,000 / $56,000 / $35,000.
- 2% rate phase-out add-back: higher earners lose the benefit of the 2% bracket - add $25 per $5,000 of CT AGI above $56,500 (single, max $250), $50 per $5,000 above $100,500 (MFJ, max $500), $40 per $4,000 above $78,500 (HOH, max $400), $25 per $2,500 above $50,250 (MFS, max $250).
- Tax benefit recapture: additional tax that phases in at high incomes so the top taxpayers effectively pay the top rate on all income - single/MFS from $105,000, MFJ from $210,000, HOH from $168,000, in three tiers up to a maximum of $3,400 (single/MFS), $6,800 (MFJ), $5,320 (HOH).
- Personal tax credit: after computing tax (brackets + add-back + recapture), low- and middle-income filers reduce it by 1%-75% based on CT AGI (e.g., single: 75% up to $18,800, 10% from $33,300 to $60,000, 0% above $64,500).
- Connecticut also offers a property tax credit (up to $300, limited eligibility) and exclusions for Social Security and pension/IRA income below income limits.
- Tax calculation order (CT-1040 TCS): taxable income = CT AGI - personal exemption; tax = bracket tax + 2% add-back + recapture; then multiply by (1 - personal credit decimal).
Connecticut take-home pay by salary
Single filer, paid every two weeks, 2026 rules, standard deduction and no pre-tax deductions; includes Connecticut income tax and CT Paid Leave but not local taxes.
| Salary | Federal income tax | Social Security + Medicare | Connecticut income tax, CT Paid Leave | Take-home per year | Per bi-weekly paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,393 | $32,928 | $1,266.44 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $2,050 | $40,305 | $1,550.19 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $2,618 | $47,773 | $1,837.40 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $3,850 | $57,743 | $2,220.87 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $5,475 | $73,705 | $2,834.81 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $8,975 | $104,816 | $4,031.38 |
Hourly wages after taxes in Connecticut
Full-time (40 hours a week, 2,080 hours a year), no overtime, single filer:
| Hourly wage | Annual pay | Weekly take-home | Bi-weekly take-home | Take-home per year | Take-home per hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $31,200 | $511.72 | $1,023.44 | $26,610 | $12.79 |
| $20.00 | $41,600 | $654.99 | $1,309.97 | $34,059 | $16.37 |
| $25.00 | $52,000 | $803.90 | $1,607.81 | $41,803 | $20.10 |
| $30.00 | $62,400 | $950.21 | $1,900.42 | $49,411 | $23.76 |
Connecticut vs. neighboring states
Take-home pay on a $75,000 salary (single, bi-weekly), with the difference from Connecticut. Federal taxes are identical in every state, so the gaps come from state income tax, county tax where it applies (Maryland and Indiana, at the most populous county’s rate) and state payroll contributions. On a $75,000 salary, Connecticut ranks #45 of 51 (50 states and DC) for take-home pay. Nationally, take-home pay on $75,000 ranges from $56,013 in Oregon to $61,593 in states with no wage tax or employee payroll contributions; the median is $58,763.
| State | State taxes & contributions | Take-home per year | Per bi-weekly paycheck | vs. Connecticut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $3,850 | $57,743 | $2,220.87 | — |
| Rhode Island | $3,021 | $58,572 | $2,252.76 | +$829 |
| New York | $3,808 | $57,784 | $2,222.47 | +$42 |
| Massachusetts | $3,875 | $57,718 | $2,219.90 | −$25 |
Neighboring state calculators: Rhode Island, New York, Massachusetts. See all 50 states and DC on the national paycheck calculator.
How your Connecticut paycheck is calculated
- Gross pay for the year is your salary, or your hourly wage × hours × 52 plus overtime at 1.5×.
- Pre-tax deductions such as a traditional 401(k), health premiums and HSA contributions are subtracted before federal income tax.
- Federal income tax uses the 2026 brackets, your filing status’s standard deduction ($16,100 single) and credits for children and other dependents.
- Social Security and Medicare take 6.2% (up to $184,500 of wages) and 1.45%.
- Connecticut income tax is figured on the annual amount using the rules above, then divided across your paychecks.
- State payroll contributions (CT Paid Leave) are a percentage of your wages, up to the annual limits listed in the questions below.
We divide the annual totals by your number of paychecks, which is how a correctly completed 2026 Form W-4 is designed to withhold. Your employer’s withholding tables may differ by a few dollars per check. For your full-year tax bill, use the income tax calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How much is $75,000 a year after taxes in Connecticut?
A single filer earning $75,000 in Connecticut takes home about $57,743 a year in 2026, or $2,220.87 per bi-weekly paycheck. That is after $7,670 of federal income tax, $5,738 of Social Security and Medicare, $3,475 of Connecticut income tax and $375 of CT Paid Leave. Pre-tax 401(k) or health deductions would lower your taxes but also your take-home pay.
Does Connecticut have a state income tax?
Yes. Connecticut has a graduated income tax with rates from 2% to 6.99% for single filers in 2026. On a $75,000 salary, that works out to about $3,475 a year, or $133.65 per bi-weekly paycheck, an effective state rate of 4.63% of gross pay. Employers withhold it from each paycheck along with federal taxes.
How much is $20 an hour after taxes in Connecticut?
Full time (40 hours a week), $20 an hour is $41,600 a year. After 2026 federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare and Connecticut income tax, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $34,059 a year, or $1,309.97 per bi-weekly paycheck, about $16.37 per hour worked.
What else comes out of a paycheck in Connecticut?
Connecticut requires employers to withhold this contribution from employees’ pay in 2026: CT Paid Leave employee contribution: 0.5% of wages up to $184,500 a year. On a $75,000 salary that is $375 a year, and the calculator subtracts it from your take-home pay.
How does take-home pay in Connecticut compare with nearby states?
On a $75,000 salary (single, bi-weekly), take-home pay is $57,743 a year in Connecticut. In neighboring states it ranges from $57,718 to $58,572; Rhode Island (the highest nearby) is $829 higher. Federal taxes are the same everywhere, so the gap comes from state and local income taxes and state payroll contributions.
How much federal tax comes out of each paycheck on a $75,000 salary?
Federal taxes don’t depend on the state. For a single filer paid every two weeks on $75,000, about $295.00 of federal income tax, $178.85 of Social Security (6.2%) and $41.83 of Medicare (1.45%) come out of each 2026 paycheck, based on the $16,100 standard deduction. Children, pre-tax deductions and W-4 choices change the federal amount.