Take-home pay in Connecticut on a 2025 paycheck.
On a $80,000 single-filer salary, Connecticut keeps $61,842/yr after federal income tax, FICA, and Connecticut's state income tax (−$217 vs the 51-state average of $62,059).
Connecticut take-home at common income points
| Salary | Filing | Take-home | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | Single | $40,889 | 18.2% |
| $80,000 | Single | $61,842 | 22.7% |
| $80,000 | MFJ (2) | $65,933 | 17.6% |
| $150,000 | Single | $106,426 | 29.0% |
| $150,000 | MFJ (4) | $120,373 | 19.8% |
| $250,000 | Single | $169,717 | 32.1% |
Effective rate = total federal + FICA + state tax as a share of gross. Excludes pre-tax deductions, local tax, and SDI.
How Connecticut compares
On the standard $80,000 single-filer benchmark, Connecticut keeps $61,842 — $217 less than the 51-state average. The Connecticut top marginal individual income tax rate is 6.99%, and the state’s standard deduction for single filers is $0.00. For the live cross-state comparison and a state-locked “compare to” view, see the interactive paycheck map.
Top 5 Connecticut metros for paycheck comparison
Take-home is identical at the state level — but cost of living varies dramatically between Hartford and the rest of Connecticut. Pick a metro to see paycheck vs cost-of-living together.
- Hartfordpop 1.2M · COL 115median $74,800 →
- New Havenpop 0.9M · COL 116median $68,200 →
- Bridgeportpop 1.0M · COL 142median $84,600 →
- Stamfordpop 0.1M · COL 145median $95,800 →
- Danburypop 0.1M · COL 125median $82,200 →
More Connecticut metros coming as we expand city coverage.
Connecticut paycheck — common questions
What is the Connecticut state income tax rate in 2025?
Connecticut taxes individual income at marginal rates topping out at 6.99% on the highest bracket. The standard deduction for single filers is $0.00; for MFJ it is $0.00.
How much take-home will I have on $80,000 in Connecticut?
A single filer earning $80,000 in Connecticut takes home approximately $61,842/yr (77.3% of gross). A married couple filing jointly earning $80,000 takes home $65,933/yr due to the larger MFJ standard deduction. These figures exclude pre-tax 401(k), HSA, and health insurance contributions.
Are there any Connecticut-specific paycheck deductions I should know about?
Connecticut has a Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) employee deduction of 0.5% of wages up to the Social Security wage base ($168,600 in 2024) — caps at ~$843/yr.
Does Connecticut have local income taxes?
Connecticut does not impose city or county income taxes on residents (state-level withholding only).
Reviewed by CalcFi Editorial · Last verified against CT Department of Revenue Services tax tables on 2026-04-19. Methodology + sources at /about/editorial.