Connecticut Nanny Tax Calculator
Estimate your total employer costs for hiring a nanny in Connecticut. Enter your nanny's pay below for a personalized tax breakdown.
Connecticut employer tax rates at a glance
Social Security
6.2%
employer share
Medicare
1.45%
employer share
FUTA
0.6%
on first $7,000
CT SUTA
1.1% - 9.9%
2026 range across employers
Key facts for Connecticut household employers
- Minimum wage: $16.94/hour (compare nationwide)
- State income tax withholding required
- Paid family leave program in effect
- Paid Family and Medical Leave program active
- Personal exemption of $15,000 for withholding
Connecticut nanny tax FAQ
How does the calculator estimate Connecticut nanny taxes?
It adds up everything you owe as the employer in Connecticut, on top of your nanny's wages.
- Federal FICA: 15.3% combined, split between you and your nanny
- Federal FUTA: 0.6% effective on the first $7,000
- Connecticut SUTA: 1.1% - 9.9%
- Connecticut state income tax (when withheld)
- Connecticut paid family leave premium
Figures are 2026 rates and use the 2026 FICA threshold of $3,000.
Does Connecticut require state income tax withholding from a nanny's paycheck?
Usually not. Connecticut has a state income tax, but withholding it from a household employee is optional unless your nanny asks for it.
- It is usually optional, and your nanny elects it on Connecticut's W-4 equivalent
- If they do elect it, you owe quarterly remittance to the state and an annual reconciliation return that includes the W-2 you issued
What's the minimum hourly rate I can pay a nanny in Connecticut?
At least $16.94 an hour for a nanny in Connecticut.
- That is Connecticut's own minimum wage, above the federal $7.25 floor
- Some cities and counties may set a higher floor, so check your locality before you set a rate
- Overtime is 1.5x pay for hours over 40 in a week, under the FLSA
- Live-in nannies are exempt from FLSA overtime, but not from minimum wage
Does Connecticut add disability or paid family leave premiums?
Yes, paid family leave. Connecticut Paid Leave covers household employees.
- Funding rules vary: some states are employee-funded, some split it between employer and employee
- You register and remit for it separately from unemployment insurance
Why does my Connecticut nanny's net pay differ from the calculator total?
Because they answer different questions. The calculator's employer total is what leaves your account; net pay is what lands in your Connecticut nanny's.
- Federal FICA: 6.2% Social Security plus 1.45% Medicare, so 7.65% off the top
- Any federal income tax your nanny chose to have withheld
- Connecticut income tax, if your nanny elected it on the state W-4
- Their share of Connecticut Paid Leave
Your own share, the employer FICA match plus FUTA and SUTA, sits on top of gross pay rather than coming out of it.
This calculator provides estimates for informational purposes only. Actual tax obligations may vary. Always verify current rates with your state's tax agency or consult a qualified tax professional.
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