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How much does a protective service worker make in Hartford?

$37,400a year

Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area. That is $17.98 an hour or $3,117 a month.

Hourly
$17.98
Vs. national median
-12%
Rank among cities
138 of 180
Jobs in the area
330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,010Median: $37,400Highest 10%: $81,670
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,010$16.35
25th$35,620$17.13
Median$37,400$17.98
75th$54,760$26.33
90th$81,670$39.26

Other cities in Connecticut

Median yearly pay for protective service workers.

Bridgeport, CT$39,480
Waterbury, CT$38,660
New Haven, CT$36,120
Norwich, CT$35,030
Protective Service Worker salary in Connecticut Protective Service Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Hartford

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$112,800
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$99,820
Detective and Criminal Investigator$98,690
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$82,660
Private Detective and Investigator$77,540
Fire Inspector and Investigator$76,550
Firefighter$75,990
Animal Control Worker$60,560
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$59,740
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$47,240
Salaries for every job in Hartford, CT

Frequently asked questions

How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Hartford?

The median hourly pay in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area is $17.98 ($37,400 a year).

Do protective service workers make more in Hartford than the national average?

No: $37,400 against $42,540 nationally, 12% less.

How does Hartford compare with the rest of Connecticut?

The median in Connecticut is $37,480, so Hartford pays 0% more.

Where does Hartford rank for protective service worker pay?

138 of 180 metro areas with data.

How much does a protective service worker make starting out in Hartford?

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,670 or more.

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.