Connecticut paycheck calculator 2026
Estimate your take-home pay in Connecticut after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, Connecticut income tax. Hourly or salary.
What comes out of your paycheck in ConnecticutHourly take-home pay in Connecticut
Full time (40 hours a week), biweekly paycheck, single filer with one job and no deductions.
| You earn | Gross per paycheck | Federal | Social Security & Medicare | State and local | Take-home | You keep | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15/h | $1,200.00 | −$60.15 | −$91.80 | −$24.60 | $1,023.45 | 85.3% | $26,610 |
| $20/h | $1,600.00 | −$108.15 | −$122.40 | −$59.47 | $1,309.98 | 81.9% | $34,059 |
| $25/h | $2,000.00 | −$156.15 | −$153.00 | −$83.04 | $1,607.81 | 80.4% | $41,803 |
| $30/h | $2,400.00 | −$204.15 | −$183.60 | −$111.82 | $1,900.43 | 79.2% | $49,411 |
| $40/h | $3,200.00 | −$364.38 | −$244.80 | −$168.92 | $2,421.90 | 75.7% | $62,969 |
Salary after taxes in Connecticut
Annual salary split into 26 paychecks.
| You earn | Gross per paycheck | Federal | Social Security & Medicare | State and local | Take-home | You keep | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $1,923.08 | −$146.92 | −$147.11 | −$78.85 | $1,550.20 | 80.6% | $40,305 |
| $75,000 | $2,884.62 | −$295.00 | −$220.68 | −$148.07 | $2,220.87 | 77.0% | $57,743 |
| $100,000 | $3,846.15 | −$506.54 | −$294.23 | −$210.58 | $2,834.80 | 73.7% | $73,705 |
Connecticut deductions, line by line
Example at $22 an hour, 80 hours, biweekly paycheck.
Connecticut · −$62.63
This is Connecticut state income tax. It follows the state's official calculation rules, annualizing your pay for the period. Here we assume the CT-W4 withholding code that matches your filing status.
Source: CT DRS, TPG-211 (Rev. 12/25)CT Paid Leave (0.5%) · −$8.80
This is your contribution to Connecticut's paid leave program: 0.5% of your wages, up to the same annual wage limit Social Security uses.
Source: CT Paid Leave Authority, Contributions (2026)If your situation has more to it
The assumptions behind the estimate
Assumes you filed Form CT-W4 with the code matching your federal W-4 filing status: F if single, B if head of household, and C if married filing jointly. The CT-W4 has no neutral joint code: C is the one that uses the full joint schedule (spouse not employed); if your spouse also works, the form asks for A or D and more would be withheld. Connecticut does not use allowances. No additional withholding.
What is not included
Connecticut has no local wage taxes.
Frequently asked questions
How much tax is taken out of a paycheck in Connecticut?
At $20 an hour and 40 hours a week, a biweekly paycheck of $1,600.00 has $108.15 of federal income tax, $122.40 of Social Security and Medicare and $59.47 of state taxes withheld. You take home $1,309.98, or 81.9%. This is an estimate for a single filer with one job and no deductions.
Does Connecticut have a state income tax on wages?
Yes. This is Connecticut state income tax.
Are there city or county taxes in Connecticut?
We found no local taxes withheld from employee paychecks in Connecticut.
Is overtime taxed more?
There is no special rate for overtime: it is added to your pay for the period and withholding is figured on the total, which is why the check grows less than you expect. From 2025 through 2028 you can deduct from federal income tax the extra half of your overtime (up to $12,500; $25,000 if married) if your income is under $150,000; it only lowers each paycheck's withholding if you entered it on your W-4.
How accurate is this paycheck calculator?
It uses the official 2026 withholding rules from the IRS and Connecticut. It is still an estimate: your employer knows your W-4, your deductions and your year-to-date earnings. It is not tax or legal advice.
Official sources
- IRS, Publication 15-T (2026), Federal Income Tax Withholding Methods
- IRS, Publication 15 (2026), Employer's Tax Guide — Social Security and Medicare
- CT DRS, TPG-211, 2026 Withholding Calculation Rules (Rev. 12/25)
- CT DRS, IP 2026(1), Connecticut Employer's Tax Guide, Circular CT (incluye el formulario CT-W4)
- CT DRS, 2026 Withholding Tables (para las pruebas)
- CT Paid Leave Authority, Contributions (0.5% en 2026)