Connecticut Take-Home Pay Calculator
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Gross Pay (this period):
$0.00
Federal Income Tax:
$0.00
FICA (Soc Sec + Medicare):
$0.00
CT State Income Tax:
$0.00
CT Paid Leave (PFML 0.5%):
$0.00
Take-Home Pay:
$0.00
How Connecticut Paychecks Are Calculated
Understanding your take-home pay in the Constitution State involves navigating both federal requirements and Connecticut-specific mandates. This calculator accounts for the progressive state income tax brackets and the mandatory paid leave contribution.
1. Federal Taxes: Every paycheck has federal income tax withheld based on your IRS Form W-4 and FICA taxes. FICA consists of Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%), totaling 7.65% of your gross wages up to the annual wage base limit.
2. Connecticut State Income Tax: Connecticut uses a progressive tax system. For single filers, the rates start at 3% on the first $10,000 of taxable income and climb up to 6.99% for high earners. Our calculator applies these specific CT Department of Revenue Services (DRS) brackets to provide an accurate estimate.
3. CT Paid Family and Medical Leave (CT PFML): As of 2021, Connecticut employees contribute 0.5% of their subject earnings to the Paid Leave Authority. This is a mandatory deduction for most employees in the state, capped at the Social Security wage base.
Example Calculation (2024 Rates)
If you earn a salary of $70,000 annually in Connecticut and file as Single:
- Gross Monthly: $5,833.33
- Estimated Federal Tax: ~$650.00
- FICA: ~$446.25
- CT State Tax: ~$285.00
- CT PFML (0.5%): ~$29.17
- Estimated Monthly Take-Home: ~$4,422.91
Note: This calculator provides estimates based on standard 2024 tax tables. Actual withholdings may vary based on specific local taxes, additional 401(k) contributions, or specific exemptions.