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How much does a protective service worker make in New Haven?

$36,120a year

Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the New Haven, CT metro area. That is $17.37 an hour or $3,010 a month.

Hourly
$17.37
Vs. national median
-15%
Rank among cities
147 of 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,010Median: $36,120Highest 10%: $81,670
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,010$16.35
25th$34,010$16.35
Median$36,120$17.37
75th$47,820$22.99
90th$81,670$39.26

Other cities in Connecticut

Median yearly pay for protective service workers.

Bridgeport, CT$39,480
Waterbury, CT$38,660
Hartford, CT$37,400
Norwich, CT$35,030
Protective Service Worker salary in Connecticut Protective Service Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in New Haven

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$106,400
Detective and Criminal Investigator$96,790
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$95,620
Fire Inspector and Investigator$93,430
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$82,170
Firefighter$79,380
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$66,540
Private Detective and Investigator$65,030
Security Guard$45,060
Crossing Guard and Flagger$43,460
Salaries for every job in New Haven, CT

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the New Haven, CT metro area is $17.37 ($36,120 a year).

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

No: $36,120 against $42,540 nationally, 15% less.

How does New Haven compare with the rest of Connecticut?

The median in Connecticut is $37,480, so New Haven pays 4% less.

Where does New Haven rank for protective service worker pay?

147 of 180 metro areas with data.

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

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.