Including Connecticut's 5.5% state income tax
| Gross Salary | $45,000 |
| Federal Income Tax | −$3,362 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | −$2,790 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | −$652 |
| Connecticut State Tax (5.5%) | −$2,475 |
| Take-Home Pay | $35,721 |
On a $45,000 salary in Connecticut, you can expect to take home approximately $35,721 per year, or about $2,977 per month. Your effective total tax rate is 20.6%.