STATE TAX COMPARISON · TAX YEAR 2026
Connecticut vs New York taxes in 2026
Both use graduated rates, Connecticut from 2% to 6.99% and New York from 3.9% to 10.9%. For single filers, take-home pay is higher in Connecticut at $50,000, higher in New York from $75,000 to $100,000 and higher in Connecticut from $150,000 up, by $547 at $250,000. For a married couple with two children, take-home pay is higher in Connecticut up to $100,000, higher in New York at $150,000 and higher in Connecticut at $250,000, by $485.
Your estimate
- You keep more in New York
- $21.60 a year
- Connecticut income tax
- $3,475.00
- New York income tax
- $3,453.40
- Take-home in Connecticut
- $58,117.50
- Take-home in New York
- $58,139.10
New York figures exclude New York City tax.
Take-home pay in Connecticut and New York
Take-home pay is wages minus state income tax, federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare. Property, sales and other taxes are not included. New York figures exclude New York City tax.
| Connecticut | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 in wages: $303 more take-home in Connecticut | ||
| State income tax | $1,800 | $2,103 |
| Take-home pay | $40,555 | $40,252 |
| $75,000 in wages: $22 more take-home in New York | ||
| State income tax | $3,475 | $3,453 |
| Take-home pay | $58,118 | $58,139 |
| $100,000 in wages: $114 more take-home in New York | ||
| State income tax | $4,975 | $4,861 |
| Take-home pay | $74,205 | $74,319 |
| $150,000 in wages: $66 more take-home in Connecticut | ||
| State income tax | $8,225 | $8,291 |
| Take-home pay | $105,566 | $105,500 |
| $250,000 in wages: $547 more take-home in Connecticut | ||
| State income tax | $15,400 | $15,947 |
| Take-home pay | $167,782 | $167,235 |
| Connecticut | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 in wages: $747 more take-home in Connecticut | ||
| State income tax | $646 | $1,393 |
| Take-home pay | $48,149 | $47,402 |
| $75,000 in wages: $155 more take-home in Connecticut | ||
| State income tax | $2,588 | $2,743 |
| Take-home pay | $66,435 | $66,280 |
| $100,000 in wages: $173 more take-home in Connecticut | ||
| State income tax | $3,920 | $4,093 |
| Take-home pay | $85,190 | $85,017 |
| $150,000 in wages: $175 more take-home in New York | ||
| State income tax | $7,250 | $7,075 |
| Take-home pay | $120,335 | $120,510 |
| $250,000 in wages: $485 more take-home in Connecticut | ||
| State income tax | $13,200 | $13,685 |
| Take-home pay | $188,668 | $188,183 |
Rates and deductions
| Connecticut | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Rates | 2% to 6.99% | 3.9% to 10.9% |
| Standard deduction | None | $8,000 single, $16,050 joint |
| Personal exemption | $15,000 single, $24,000 joint, shrinking above $30,000 of income ($48,000 joint) | None |
Retirement and Social Security
Does Connecticut tax Social Security?
Partly. Connecticut exempts all taxable benefits when federal AGI is under $75,000 for single filers and married couples filing separately, or $100,000 for joint filers and heads of household, and taxes at most 25% of benefits above that.
Connecticut Social Security tax rules
Does Connecticut tax retirement income?
Partly. Connecticut subtracts all pension and 401(k) and IRA income when federal AGI is under $75,000 ($100,000 joint), a smaller share above that and none at $100,000 ($150,000 joint) or more, and it exempts military retirement pay.
Connecticut retirement income tax for 2026
Does New York tax Social Security?
No. New York does not tax Social Security benefits.
New York Social Security tax rules
Does New York tax retirement income?
Partly. New York exempts New York State and local, federal and military pensions, and from age 59 1/2 excludes up to $20,000 per person of other pension and IRA income.