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Connecticut Paycheck Calculator
Your Connecticut Take-Home Pay
$0.00
per 2 weeks
Annual: $0.00
Where is your money going?
Take Home0%
Federal Tax0%
FICA (SS + Medicare)0%
State & Local Tax0%
Gross Pay$0.00
Pre-Tax Deductions$0.00
Federal Income Tax$0.00
Social Security (6.2%)$0.00
Medicare (1.45%)$0.00
Connecticut State Tax$0.00
SDI / State Insurance$0.00
Local Tax$0.00
Post-Tax Deductions$0.00
💚 Take-Home Pay$0.00
Effective tax rate: 0%
Connecticut State Income Tax Rates (2025)
Connecticut has a unique "recapture" provision where higher earners must recapture the benefit of lower bracket rates, effectively making it closer to a flat tax for high-income residents.
| Taxable Income | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| $0–$10,000 | 3% |
| $10,001–$50,000 | 5% |
| $50,001–$100,000 | 5.5% |
| $100,001–$200,000 | 6% |
| $200,001–$250,000 | 6.5% |
| $250,001–$500,000 | 6.9% |
| Over $500,000 | 6.99% |
The minimum wage in Connecticut is $16.35/hr as of 2025. Connecticut's minimum wage exceeds the federal minimum of $7.25/hr.
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How to Calculate Your Connecticut Paycheck
Your Connecticut take-home pay is your gross pay minus the following deductions:
This calculator also serves as a Connecticut payroll calculator, Connecticut salary calculator, Connecticut income calculator, and Connecticut take home pay calculator. Whether you search for "CT paycheck calculator" or "connecticut wage calculator," this tool gives you accurate 2025 results.
- Federal Income Tax — based on 2025 IRS brackets and your filing status (10%–37%)
- Social Security — 6.2% of wages up to $176,100 (2025 wage base)
- Medicare — 1.45% of all wages (plus 0.9% surtax on earnings over $200,000)
- Connecticut State Income Tax — calculated using Connecticut's 2025 tax brackets (top rate 6.99%)
- Pre-tax deductions — 401(k), HSA, health insurance premiums reduce your taxable income
Frequently Asked Questions — Connecticut Paycheck
Connecticut's top income tax rate is 6.99%. The state uses a graduated bracket system.
Connecticut income tax is calculated on your annual taxable income. For paycheck withholding, your employer annualizes your per-period pay, calculates the annual tax, then divides by your pay periods per year.
The minimum wage in Connecticut is $16.35/hr. This exceeds the federal minimum of $7.25/hr.
No — Connecticut does not have local city or county income taxes aside from state tax. Your take-home pay calculation is straightforward.
Contributing to pre-tax accounts like a 401(k), HSA, or FSA reduces your Connecticut taxable income dollar-for-dollar. A $500/month 401(k) contribution can save $35/month in Connecticut state tax alone.