Connecticut Salary Calculator — Take-Home Pay, 2%

Connecticut Salary Calculator: Your Take-Home Pay

Connecticut runs a seven-bracket progressive income tax from 2% up to 6.99%, with no standard deduction but generous personal exemptions and credits for lower earners. Enter your salary to see your net pay after federal tax, FICA and Connecticut tax.

● Brackets 2%–6.99% ● Personal exemption ● 2026 figures

⚓ Connecticut take-home pay

Connecticut rules

How Connecticut taxes your paycheck in 2026

Connecticut's income tax is progressive, running through seven brackets from 2% to 6.99%, administered by the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services. Connecticut has no standard deduction; instead it uses a sizeable personal exemption (up to $15,000 single / $24,000 married) plus a personal-credit system, both of which phase out as income climbs.

2026 Connecticut tax brackets — single filer
Rate	Taxable income
2%	$0 – $10,000
4.5%	$10,000 – $50,000
5.5%	$50,000 – $100,000
6%	$100,000 – $200,000
6.5%	$200,000 – $250,000
6.9%	$250,000 – $500,000
6.99%	Over $500,000

Marginal rates — only income within each band is taxed at that rate. 2026 figures, before the state standard deduction/exemption.

Exemptions and the benefit recapture

For high earners Connecticut applies a tax benefit recapture that gradually claws back the value of the lower brackets, so very high incomes effectively pay near the top rate on all income. For typical salaries the marginal-bracket estimate above is accurate; the personal exemption further reduces tax for lower earners.

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No standard deduction: Unlike most states, Connecticut offers no standard deduction. Instead, lower- and middle-income filers benefit from a personal exemption and personal tax credits that can meaningfully cut — or even zero out — the state tax bill.

Comparing Connecticut to other states

See how Connecticut stacks up by running the same salary through New York · New Jersey · Rhode Island.

Connecticut salary calculator FAQ

What is the Connecticut income tax rate for 2026?

Connecticut has seven progressive brackets for 2026, from 2% on the first $10,000 of taxable income up to 6.99% on income above $500,000 (single). High earners are also subject to a tax benefit recapture that phases out the lower brackets.

How much is taken out of a paycheck in Connecticut?

A Connecticut paycheck is reduced by federal income tax, 6.2% Social Security, 1.45% Medicare and progressive state income tax up to 6.99%. On an $80,000 single salary, total deductions are roughly 27% to 29%.

Does Connecticut have a standard deduction?

No. Connecticut does not offer a standard deduction. Instead it provides a personal exemption (up to $15,000 single / $24,000 married) and personal tax credits, both of which phase out as income rises.

What is the take-home pay on $80,000 in Connecticut?

A single filer earning $80,000 in Connecticut takes home roughly $57,800 a year after federal tax, FICA and progressive state income tax. Use the calculator above for your exact figure.