Connecticut Paycheck Calculator 2026

How Connecticut Taxes Affect Your Paycheck

Connecticut uses a seven-bracket progressive income tax from 3% to 6.99%.

Higher earnings are taxed at higher marginal rates, while lower income bands are taxed at lower rates.

Connecticut generally does not impose broad local wage income taxes.

Connecticut Income Tax Brackets (2026)

Other Connecticut Payroll Taxes

Connecticut does not have a broad employee SDI payroll tax. State unemployment taxes are generally employer-paid.

Federal Taxes That Apply in Connecticut

In addition to Connecticut state taxes, your Connecticut paycheck is subject to federal taxes:

• Federal Income Tax: 10% to 37% based on your income and filing status
• Social Security Tax: 6.2% on income up to $176,100 (2026)
• Medicare Tax: 1.45% on all income, plus 0.9% additional Medicare tax on income over $200,000