Calculate your take-home pay in The Constitution State. Connecticut income tax rate: 6.99%.
Connecticut uses a progressive income tax with seven brackets ranging from 3% to 6.99%. Connecticut does not use a standard deduction but offers a personal exemption of $15,000 for single filers (phases out at higher incomes). The state also has a 6.35% sales tax.
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| Connecticut State Tax | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Social Security | - | - | - |
| Medicare | - | - | - |
| 401(k) + Pre-Tax | - | - | - |
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Connecticut has a progressive income tax system with a top rate of 6.99%. This calculator estimates your take-home pay after federal income tax, state income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and any pre-tax deductions like 401(k) contributions. Enter your salary or hourly wage above to see a detailed breakdown of your paycheck.
Regardless of state taxes, all Connecticut workers pay federal income tax using the 2025 brackets: 10% on the first $11,925 of taxable income (single), 12% up to $48,475, 22% up to $103,350, 24% up to $197,300, 32% up to $250,525, 35% up to $626,350, and 37% on income above that. The standard deduction is $15,000 for single filers and $30,000 for married filing jointly in 2025.
All workers in Connecticut pay Social Security tax at 6.2% on wages up to $176,100 (2025) and Medicare tax at 1.45% on all wages. An additional 0.9% Medicare surtax applies to wages over $200,000 for single filers.