How much does a compensation make in Connecticut?
$83,100a year
Median yearly pay for compensations in Connecticut. That is $39.95 an hour or $6,925 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.95
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,750Median: $83,100Highest 10%: $133,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,750 | $24.40 | |
| 25th | $66,620 | $32.03 | |
| Median | $83,100 | $39.95 | |
| 75th | $107,200 | $51.53 | |
| 90th | $133,500 | $64.16 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Waterbury, CT | $92,860 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $88,010 |
| Hartford, CT | $85,420 |
| Norwich, CT | $79,090 |
| New Haven, CT | $76,670 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for compensations.
| 8. New Mexico | $83,540 |
| 9. Oregon | $83,320 |
| 10. New York | $83,200 |
| 11. Connecticut | $83,100 |
| 12. Virginia | $81,190 |
| 13. New Hampshire | $80,810 |
| 14. Rhode Island | $80,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a compensation make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $39.95 ($83,100 a year).
Do compensations make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $83,100 against $78,210 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for compensation pay?
Connecticut ranks 11 of 50 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays compensations the most?
Waterbury-Shelton, CT, with a median of $92,860 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.