Connecticut Payroll Tax Calculator
Calculate payroll taxes in Connecticut. See FICA, federal withholding, and Connecticut state tax up to 6.99%. Employer cost breakdown included.
How This Calculator Works
Calculation methodology and assumptions
Payroll tax calculator for Connecticut. Employee taxes: Social Security 6.2% (up to $168,600 wage base), Medicare 1.45% (+ 0.9% Additional Medicare Tax above $200,000), federal income tax withholding, and Connecticut state income tax up to 6.99%. Employer taxes: matching FICA (6.2% SS + 1.45% Medicare), FUTA (0.6% on first $7,000), and state unemployment insurance.
Key State Information
Connecticut payroll facts: State income tax up to 6.99%. Median household income: $83,771. State minimum wage: $16.35/hr (above federal $7.25).
Frequently Asked Questions
What payroll taxes do employers pay in Connecticut?
Connecticut employers pay: Social Security (6.2% up to $168,600), Medicare (1.45%), FUTA (0.6% on first $7,000), and state unemployment insurance (SUTA). Employers must also withhold Connecticut state income tax from employee paychecks.
How much does an employee cost beyond salary in Connecticut?
Employer payroll taxes typically add 7.65-10% to salary costs (FICA match + FUTA/SUTA). On a $83,771 salary, expect $7,121-$8,377 in additional employer taxes annually.
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