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Understanding Your Take-Home Pay in Connecticut

If you work in Connecticut, your take-home pay is affected by a combination of federal taxes and Connecticut-specific taxes and deductions. Here's what Connecticut residents and workers need to know about their paycheck.

Connecticut Income Tax

Connecticut has a progressive income tax with rates from 2% to 6.99%. The state also has a PFML payroll tax of 0.5%.

Cost of Living in Connecticut

Connecticut's cost of living is about 21% above the national average, with housing and healthcare costs being the primary drivers. When evaluating your Connecticut take-home pay, consider how far your paycheck goes based on local costs for housing, food, transportation, and healthcare.

Financial Tips for Connecticut Residents

• Connecticut's PFML payroll tax adds to your overall tax burden — include it in your calculations
• Connecticut has high property taxes but relatively high salaries in financial services and insurance
• If you work in New York but live in Connecticut, understand the reciprocity rules
• Connecticut partially taxes Social Security benefits above certain income thresholds

Key Connecticut Tax Features

• Progressive rates up to 6.99%
• PFML payroll tax (0.5%)
• High property taxes
• Partial Social Security taxation