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Connecticut Paycheck & Net Salary Calculator
Estimated Summary
Gross Pay (Period):
$0.00
Federal Income Tax:
$0.00
Social Security (FICA):
$0.00
Medicare:
$0.00
Connecticut State Tax:
$0.00
Net Take-Home Pay:
$0.00
Understanding Your Connecticut Paycheck
Living and working in the "Constitution State" means understanding a unique set of tax obligations. Connecticut has a progressive income tax system, which means as your income increases, so does the percentage of tax you pay on additional dollars. This calculator helps you estimate exactly how much of your hard-earned money will end up in your bank account after federal, FICA, and state deductions.
How Connecticut State Taxes Work
Connecticut utilizes seven different tax brackets ranging from 3% to 6.99%. Unlike some states with a flat tax, CT ensures lower-income earners pay a smaller percentage. However, it is important to note that Connecticut also has a "recapture" provision for high-income earners which can effectively eliminate the benefits of the lower tax brackets once your income exceeds certain thresholds.
Mandatory Federal Deductions
- Federal Income Tax: This is based on the 2024 IRS tax brackets and your filing status.
- Social Security: Currently set at 6.2% of your gross pay, up to the annual wage limit ($168,600 for 2024).
- Medicare: This is 1.45% of your gross pay. Note that there is an additional 0.9% Medicare tax for income over $200,000.
Real-World Example: $65,000 Salary in CT
If you earn a $65,000 annual salary in Connecticut and file as "Single":
- Gross Bi-Weekly Pay: Approximately $2,500.00.
- Federal Tax: Around $245 – $280 depending on specific deductions.
- FICA: Social Security ($155) and Medicare ($36.25).
- Connecticut State Tax: Roughly $115.
- Estimated Take-Home: Your net pay would be approximately $1,940 – $1,970 per pay period.
How to Use This Calculator
To get the most accurate result, enter your annual gross salary. If you are an hourly worker, multiply your hourly rate by the number of hours you work per year (usually 2,080 for full-time). Select your pay frequency (how often you get a check) and ensure your filing status matches what you put on your W-4 form. If you contribute to a 401(k) or health insurance pre-tax, enter that amount in the "Pre-Tax Deductions" field.
function calculateCTPaycheck() {
var gross = parseFloat(document.getElementById("grossPay").value);
var frequency = parseFloat(document.getElementById("payFreq").value);
var filingStatus = document.getElementById("filingStatus").value;
var preTax = parseFloat(document.getElementById("preTaxDed").value) || 0;
if (isNaN(gross) || gross 200000) {
medTax += (annualTaxable – 200000) * 0.009;
}
// Federal Income Tax 2024 Simplified Brackets
var fedTax = 0;
var stdDed = (filingStatus === "married") ? 29200 : (filingStatus === "head" ? 21900 : 14600);
var fedAdjusted = Math.max(0, annualTaxable – stdDed);
var brackets = [];
if (filingStatus === "married") {
brackets = [
{t: 0.10, l: 23200}, {t: 0.12, l: 94300}, {t: 0.22, l: 201050},
{t: 0.24, l: 383900}, {t: 0.32, l: 487450}, {t: 0.35, l: 731200}, {t: 0.37, l: 999999999}
];
} else {
brackets = [
{t: 0.10, l: 11600}, {t: 0.12, l: 47150}, {t: 0.22, l: 100525},
{t: 0.24, l: 191950}, {t: 0.32, l: 243725}, {t: 0.35, l: 609350}, {t: 0.37, l: 999999999}
];
}
var prevLimit = 0;
for (var i = 0; i brackets[i].l) {
fedTax += (brackets[i].l – prevLimit) * brackets[i].t;
prevLimit = brackets[i].l;
} else {
fedTax += (fedAdjusted – prevLimit) * brackets[i].t;
break;
}
}
// Connecticut State Tax 2024
// Simple progressive calc (Single rates)
var ctTax = 0;
var ctBrackets = [
{t: 0.03, l: 10000}, {t: 0.05, l: 50000}, {t: 0.055, l: 100000},
{t: 0.06, l: 200000}, {t: 0.065, l: 250000}, {t: 0.0675, l: 500000}, {t: 0.0699, l: 99999999}
];
// Adjust CT brackets for Married Filing Jointly
if (filingStatus === "married") {
ctBrackets = [
{t: 0.03, l: 20000}, {t: 0.05, l: 100000}, {t: 0.055, l: 200000},
{t: 0.06, l: 400000}, {t: 0.065, l: 500000}, {t: 0.0675, l: 1000000}, {t: 0.0699, l: 99999999}
];
}
var prevCtLimit = 0;
for (var j = 0; j ctBrackets[j].l) {
ctTax += (ctBrackets[j].l – prevCtLimit) * ctBrackets[j].t;
prevCtLimit = ctBrackets[j].l;
} else {
ctTax += (annualTaxable – prevCtLimit) * ctBrackets[j].t;
break;
}
}
// Period Calculations
var periodFed = fedTax / frequency;
var periodSS = ssTax / frequency;
var periodMed = medTax / frequency;
var periodState = ctTax / frequency;
var netPay = periodGross – preTax – periodFed – periodSS – periodMed – periodState;
// Display Results
document.getElementById("resGross").innerText = "$" + periodGross.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
document.getElementById("resFedTax").innerText = "$" + periodFed.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
document.getElementById("resSS").innerText = "$" + periodSS.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
document.getElementById("resMed").innerText = "$" + periodMed.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
document.getElementById("resStateTax").innerText = "$" + periodState.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
document.getElementById("resNet").innerText = "$" + netPay.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
}