Connecticut Take-Home Pay Calculator (2026)
Connecticut uses a progressive state income tax — multiple brackets, with the top rate of 6.99% applying only to the highest earners. The calculator below combines federal, FICA, and Connecticut state tax to show your actual take-home pay.
Take-home pay
Net annual
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Per month
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Per biweekly paycheck
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Federal income tax
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FICA (SS + Medicare)
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Connecticut state tax
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Other state payroll
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Effective tax rate
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Marginal rate (next $)
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Connecticut tax brackets (2026)
| Rate | Single filer band |
|---|---|
| 2.00% | $0 – $10,000 |
| 4.50% | $10,000 – $50,000 |
| 5.50% | $50,000 – $100,000 |
| 6.00% | $100,000 – $200,000 |
| 6.50% | $200,000 – $250,000 |
| 6.90% | $250,000 – $500,000 |
| 6.99% | $500,000 – and up |
Extra Connecticut payroll taxes
- Paid Family Leave (PFL) — 0.500%, capped at $184,500.
What the calculator does
For each gross salary, it applies the 2026 federal brackets, FICA (6.2% Social Security up to the $184,500 wage cap + 1.45% Medicare on everything), then Connecticut's state income tax using the brackets above, then sums any additional Connecticut payroll taxes. Pre-tax deductions (401(k), HSA, etc.) reduce your taxable income before any of the above runs.
Source
Connecticut DRS 2026 brackets / CT PFL Authority. Verified 2026-06-08. For high-stakes financial decisions, double-check the current rates with your state's Department of Revenue.
FAQ
How is take-home pay in Connecticut calculated?
Take-home = gross salary − federal income tax − FICA (Social Security + Medicare) − Connecticut state income tax − state payroll taxes like Paid Family Leave (PFL). The calculator above runs each piece through the published 2026 brackets and rates.
What are Connecticut's income tax brackets?
Connecticut has 7 brackets ranging from 2% on the first dollars to 6.99% on the top dollars. Only the dollars in each band are taxed at that band's rate — a higher bracket doesn't mean your whole income gets the higher rate.
What other Connecticut payroll taxes come out of my paycheck?
Connecticut workers also pay: Paid Family Leave (PFL) (0.500%, capped at $184,500). These are separate from federal FICA.
What about local city or county taxes in Connecticut?
Connecticut doesn't have widespread local income taxes for most workers, so the calculator above covers the main paycheck deductions. If you live in a city with a local income tax, add that separately.
Are these 2026 numbers accurate?
These brackets reflect the published 2026 rates as of January 2026. Each state's tax authority is cited in the page source. Rates can change mid-year via legislation; verify with your state's Department of Revenue before relying on these for financial decisions.