This Connecticut paycheck calculator from Calculator Bank helps you estimate your take-home pay after federal, state, and payroll taxes are subtracted.
Connecticut Paycheck Calculator Terms Explained
Gross Yearly Salary
This is the total amount of money you earn in one year before any taxes or deductions are taken out of your paycheck.
Filing Status
This tells the calculator how you file your taxes with the government. The options are:
- Single (filing alone)
- Married Filing Jointly (filing with your spouse)
- Head of Household (filing as the main person supporting your home)
Pay Frequency
This shows how you normally get paid. It can be hourly, daily, weekly, biweekly (every two weeks), twice a month (semimonthly), monthly, or yearly (annual).
Federal Income Tax
This is the tax you pay to the United States government based on your income. The tax rate changes as you earn more money; this is called a “progressive tax.” The more you make, the higher percentage you pay on the extra money.
Connecticut State Tax
This is the tax you pay to the state of Connecticut. Like federal tax, Connecticut’s tax rates go up as your income increases. It helps pay for state services like schools and roads.
Social Security Tax (6.2%)
This tax helps fund the Social Security program, which provides retirement and disability benefits. It’s taken as 6.2% of your income, but only up to a certain yearly limit.
Medicare Tax (1.45%)
This tax pays for Medicare, a health insurance program for older adults and certain others. It’s a flat 1.45% of your total income.
Net Salary
This is the amount of money you get to keep after all taxes are taken out. It’s what you actually take home and can spend.
Overview of Connecticut Taxes (2025)
Connecticut collects income taxes based on how much money you make. The tax rates start low and rise as your income goes up. For example:
- The first $10,000 you earn is taxed at 2%.
- Income between $10,001 and $50,000 is taxed at 4%.
- The tax rate continues increasing in steps, going up to about 7% for incomes over $500,000.
Connecticut also offers standard deductions, fixed amounts you can subtract from your income before taxes. For 2025, the deductions are:
- $15,000 if you file as Single
- $30,000 if Married Filing Jointly
- $22,500 if Head of Household
Federal taxes work similarly but use different income limits and rates.
In addition to income taxes, you pay Social Security and Medicare taxes, which fund social programs. Social Security tax applies only up to a certain income level, while Medicare tax applies to all your earnings.