Connecticut Hourly to Salary Calculator
Annual pay is the hourly rate times weekly hours times 52. In Connecticut the take-home is what remains after federal tax, FICA and the Connecticut state line. $25 an hour at 40 hours is $52,000 a year before tax.
Hourly pay in Connecticut
The table below uses a single filer with a blank 2020 W-4, 40 hours a week and no benefits. For a full paycheck with deductions, open the Connecticut paycheck calculator, or price a different week with overtime and tips in the hourly pay calculator. To restate a salary, use the salary to hourly calculator. Paid the minimum? See the Connecticut minimum wage.
Minimum wage in Connecticut, after tax
The Connecticut minimum wage is $16.94 an hour, in effect since January 1, 2026. It is scheduled to reach $17.48 on January 1, 2027. Indexed to the employment cost index under Public Act 19-4; the Labor Commissioner announces the next rate by October 15 (Conn. Gen. Stat. 31-58). Full time at $16.94 (2,080 hours) is $35,235 a year before tax and about $29,384 after tax here, $1,130.18 every two weeks. Source: Governor of Connecticut, August 5, 2026: minimum wage will be $17.48 from January 1, 2027.
Sources
| State | Minimum wage | $15 an hour, take-home per year | $20 an hour, take-home per year | $25 an hour, take-home per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut (this page) | $16.94 | $26,524 | $33,910 | $41,592 |
| New York | $16.00 | $26,026 | $33,776 | $41,526 |
| Rhode Island | $16.00 | $26,696 | $34,662 | $42,628 |
| Massachusetts | $15.00 | $25,765 | $33,554 | $41,342 |
Connecticut hourly wages after tax
| Hourly rate | Annual gross | Biweekly net | Net per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15 | $31,200.00 | $1,020.17 | $26,524.30 |
| $18 | $37,440.00 | $1,190.62 | $30,956.14 |
| $20 | $41,600.00 | $1,304.26 | $33,910.70 |
| $25 | $52,000.00 | $1,599.70 | $41,592.10 |
| $30 | $62,400.00 | $1,897.10 | $49,324.50 |
| $40 | $83,200.00 | $2,427.67 | $63,119.32 |
| $50 | $104,000.00 | $2,941.70 | $76,484.12 |
Brackets used for the estimate
| Over | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 | 2% |
| $10,000 | 4.5% |
| $50,000 | 5.5% |
| $100,000 | 6% |
| $200,000 | 6.5% |
| $250,000 | 6.9% |
| $500,000 | 6.99% |
| Over | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 | 2% |
| $20,000 | 4.5% |
| $100,000 | 5.5% |
| $200,000 | 6% |
| $400,000 | 6.5% |
| $500,000 | 6.9% |
| $1,000,000 | 6.99% |
Source: Connecticut Department of Revenue Services. Head of household uses the single brackets on this page, except where the method above says otherwise.
Related
Questions
What is $20 an hour per year in Connecticut?
$41,600 before tax at 40 hours a week and 52 weeks. After tax in Connecticut that is about $33,910 for a single filer.
Why times 52?
Fifty-two weeks is the usual full-year schedule. Unpaid weeks off are not assumed. Lower the hours per week to shorten the schedule.
Is Connecticut income tax included?
Yes. Statutory estimate, not the employer wage table. Top rate used: 6.99%.