Connecticut Paycheck Calculator
2026 tax year · Figures checked October 2, 2026
On a $60,000 salary in Connecticut, take-home pay is about $47,773 a year, or $1,837.40 every two weeks, after federal and state taxes.
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Take-home pay: $1,837.40 every two weeks
| Per paycheck | Per year | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,307.69 | $60,000.00 |
| Federal income tax | −$193.08 | −$5,020.00 |
| Social Security | −$143.08 | −$3,720.00 |
| Medicare | −$33.46 | −$870.00 |
| Connecticut income tax | −$89.13 | −$2,317.50 |
| CT Paid Leave | −$11.54 | −$300.00 |
| Take-home pay | $1,837.40 | $47,772.50 |
How Connecticut taxes your paycheck
Connecticut withholds state income tax at graduated rates from 2% to 6.99%.
Employees also pay:
- CT Paid Leave: 0.5% of wages up to $184,500
Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%) come out of every paycheck as well.
Source: Connecticut's official tax guidance, checked October 2, 2026.
Take-home pay in Connecticut by wage
| Pay | State taxes | Take-home a year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15 an hour | $639.65 | $26,609.55 | $1,023.44 |
| $20 an hour | $1,546.30 | $34,059.30 | $1,309.97 |
| $25 an hour | $2,159.00 | $41,803.00 | $1,607.81 |
| $30 an hour | $2,907.40 | $49,411.00 | $1,900.42 |
| $40 an hour | $4,392.00 | $62,969.20 | $2,421.89 |
| $50,000 a year | $2,050.00 | $40,305.00 | $1,550.19 |
| $60,000 a year | $2,617.50 | $47,772.50 | $1,837.40 |
| $75,000 a year | $3,850.00 | $57,742.50 | $2,220.87 |
| $100,000 a year | $5,475.00 | $73,705.00 | $2,834.81 |
| $125,000 a year | $7,225.00 | $89,478.50 | $3,441.48 |
| $150,000 a year | $8,975.00 | $104,816.00 | $4,031.38 |
Single filer, standard Form W-4, paid every two weeks; hourly wages assume 40 hours a week. State taxes are income tax plus payroll deductions.
Connecticut vs. neighboring states
| State | State taxes | Take-home a year |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $2,618 | $47,773 |
| Rhode Island | $2,873 | $47,518 |
| Massachusetts | $2,956 | $47,434 |
| New York | $2,966 | $47,424 |
Take-home pay on a $60,000 salary, single filer, highest first.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Connecticut's income tax on wages?
Connecticut withholds state income tax at graduated rates from 2% to 6.99%. The exact amount depends on your pay, filing status and the withholding certificate you give your employer.
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Connecticut?
About $47,773 a year, or $1,837.40 every two weeks, for a single filer with a standard Form W-4 (2026).
What payroll taxes do Connecticut employees pay?
Besides income tax, Connecticut employees pay CT Paid Leave (0.5% of wages up to $184,500). Everyone also pays Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%).
What does this estimate leave out?
It leaves out tax credits, itemized deductions and extra withholding you ask for on your W-4. Your actual tax for the year is settled when you file your return.