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Connecticut Paycheck Calculator

Estimate Connecticut take-home pay — federal tax, FICA, and DRS TPG-211 withholding up to 6.99% with CT-W4 personal exemptions and tax credits.

Your Pay Details

Total gross pay before any deductions.

Pre-tax deductions

Pre-tax retirement contributions — capped at $24,500 per year.

Your share of employer plan premiums, paid pre-tax.

Advanced optionsOvertime, tips, Roth, and special tax situations

Exempt from federal income tax up to $25,000 under OBBBA — but fully taxable on your state return.

After-tax — reduces take-home pay but not your taxes.

Results update automatically as you type — nothing is submitted or stored.

Your Estimated Take-Home

Net pay per bi-weekly paycheck

$2,235

$58,118 per year ·22.5% of gross withheld

Gross

$2,885

Federal tax

$295

10.2% effective

FICA

$221

Connecticut tax

$134

4.6% effective

  • Federal income tax$7,670
  • FICA$5,738
  • CT state tax$3,475
  • Pre-tax deductions$0
  • Take-home pay$58,118
Gross pay$75,000
Federal income tax$7,670
FICA$5,738
CT state tax$3,475
Pre-tax deductions$0
Take-home pay$58,118

How Connecticut paychecks are calculated

Connecticut withholding is not a single percentage on gross pay. DRS TPG-211 annualizes wages, subtracts pre-tax 401(k), HSA, and health premiums, then walks through Table A (personal exemption by CT-W4 code), Table B (graduated tax), Table C (2% phase-out add-back), Table D (recapture), and Table E (personal tax credit).

On $75,000 single with Code F, Connecticut withholding is $3,475 — about $134 per bi-weekly check on the state line alone. Skip the CT-W4 and employers withhold 6.99% flat ($5,243 here).

Hartford, Stamford, and New Haven do not add a local wage tax on ordinary W-2 income. Federal and FICA still apply everywhere. Change a field above and the breakdown updates in your browser.

Form CT-W4 and withholding codes

Form CT-W4 is Connecticut's withholding certificate. You pick a withholding code (A, B, C, D, or F) — not a dollar allowance count like federal Form W-4. This calculator uses Code F for single filers and Code B for married filing jointly unless you override via payroll. Married on $75,000 shows $2,767 state tax versus $3,475 for single.

Single filer, CT-W4 Code F — engine output
SalaryCT taxTake-home
$30,000$118$26,168
$40,000$1,233$33,087
$50,000$1,800$40,555
$60,000$2,369$48,021
$75,000$3,475$58,118
$100,000$4,975$74,205

Connecticut paycheck examples

$75,000 salary

Line itemAmount
Gross pay (annual)$75,000
Federal income tax−$7,670
FICA−$5,738
Connecticut income tax−$3,475
Take-home (annual)$58,118
Take-home (per Bi-Weekly paycheck)$2,235

$40,000 salary

Line itemAmount
Gross pay (annual)$40,000
Federal income tax−$2,620
FICA−$3,060
Connecticut income tax−$1,233
Take-home (annual)$33,087
Take-home (per Bi-Weekly paycheck)$1,273

Connecticut tax is $1,233 on $40,000 versus $3,475 on $75,000 — lower wages keep more of the Table A exemption and personal tax credit.

Hourly wages and Connecticut take-home pay

Hourly workers annualize first: rate × 40 hours × 52 weeks. At $25 an hour that is $52,000 gross — about $809 per weekly check with $1,899 Connecticut tax.

Single filer, CT-W4 Code F, bi-weekly pay — engine output
Hourly rateAnnual gross (40 hr/wk)CT taxTake-home
$15/hr$31,200$142$27,107
$20/hr$41,600$1,338$34,267
$25/hr$52,000$1,899$42,063
$30/hr$62,400$2,541$49,778
$40/hr$83,200$3,976$63,385

Bi-weekly and monthly pay in Connecticut

Pay frequency changes the per-check slice, not annual tax. A $75,000 salary lands at about $2,235 per bi-weekly check versus $4,843 monthly — same annual take-home, different division.

$75,000 single, CT-W4 Code F
Pay frequencyPaychecks / yrGrossCT taxNet
Weekly52$1,442$67$1,118
Bi-Weekly26$2,885$134$2,235
Semi-Monthly24$3,125$145$2,422
Monthly12$6,250$290$4,843

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Estimate only — not tax advice

This calculator models 2026 federal rules and Connecticut DRS TPG-211 withholding (CT-W4 codes, Tables A–E, 6.99% top rate, 6.99% default when no CT-W4 is filed). Supplemental wages, Code E exempt certificates, and CT-W4NA nonresident apportionment are not fully modelled. Confirm amounts with your employer, the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services, or a licensed tax professional.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much tax is taken out of a paycheck in Connecticut?
Federal income tax, FICA, and Connecticut income tax withholding. On $75,000 single (CT-W4 Code F), this calculator estimates $7,670 federal, $5,738 FICA, and $3,475 Connecticut tax — about $2,235 per bi-weekly check. Hartford, New Haven, and Stamford do not add a local wage tax on ordinary W-2 pay.
Does Connecticut have state income tax?
Yes. Connecticut uses graduated rates from 2% through 6.99%. Paycheck withholding follows DRS TPG-211: annualize wages, apply a Table A personal exemption for your CT-W4 code, run Table B tax, add Table C phase-out and Table D recapture when they apply, then reduce by the Table E personal tax credit.
What taxes come out of a Connecticut paycheck?
Typically federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and Connecticut withholding. At $75,000 gross, total deductions here are $16,883 — $58,118 take-home annually. Connecticut has no employee PFML line on the paycheck like Massachusetts or Washington.
How do I calculate my Connecticut take-home pay?
Annualize gross pay, subtract pre-tax deferrals, run the Connecticut withholding steps for your CT-W4 code, then divide net annual pay by your pay periods. This page does that live — on $75,000 you get about $2,235 per bi-weekly check.
How does Connecticut paycheck withholding work?
Employers annualize wages, look up your withholding code on Form CT-W4 (this tool defaults to Code F for single filers and Code B for married filing jointly), subtract the Table A exemption, compute initial tax, add phase-out and recapture, apply the personal tax credit, then divide by pay periods.
How are hourly wages taxed in Connecticut?
Same withholding on annualized wages. At $25 an hour for 40 hours, gross is $52,000 — about $809 per weekly check with $1,899 Connecticut tax and $4,060 federal here.
How are salaries taxed in Connecticut?
Salary is annualized from your pay frequency. On $75,000 single, Connecticut withholding is $3,475 for the year — about $134 per bi-weekly check on the state line alone.
What is Connecticut payroll tax?
For most W-2 employees, "payroll tax" means federal FICA plus Connecticut income tax withholding — not a separate flat surtax. Employer unemployment taxes are not subtracted from your net pay.
What if I never filed Form CT-W4?
Connecticut requires 6.99% withholding on wages when no valid CT-W4 is on file — no exemption. On $75,000 that flat rate is $5,243 versus $3,475 under Code F here.
Does filing status change Connecticut withholding?
Yes. Married filing jointly maps to Code B in this calculator. On $75,000, Code B withholding is $2,767 versus $3,475 for Code F — take-home $61,856 versus $58,118.
Does a 401(k) lower Connecticut state tax?
Yes — Connecticut withholding wages follow federal AGI after pre-tax deferrals. A $10,000 traditional 401(k) on $75,000 drops Connecticut tax from $3,475 to $2,875.
Is this Connecticut paycheck calculator the same as ADP or SmartAsset?
No affiliation. This tool embeds the Connecticut DRS 2026 TPG-211 withholding steps. Supplemental wage rates, Code E exempt certificates, and CT-W4NA nonresident apportionment are not fully modelled. Confirm amounts with your employer or a licensed tax professional.

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This calculator provides estimates only. For personal financial advice, consult a licensed professional. Actual results may vary based on individual circumstances and current market conditions.