Salary Overview for Connecticut
The median individual income in Connecticut is $45,230 per year, while the mean (average) individual income is $60,150. The median household income is $90,213.
Cost of Living Adjusted Salary
Connecticut's cost of living index is 113 (national average = 100). This means the median salary of $45,230 in Connecticut has the purchasing power of approximately $40,027 at the national average cost of living. The higher cost of living in Connecticut means you need to earn more to maintain the same standard of living.
Minimum Wage in Connecticut
The current minimum wage in Connecticut is $16.35/hour, which equals approximately $34,008 per year for a full-time worker (40 hours/week, 52 weeks). See our complete Connecticut minimum wage guide for tipped wages, scheduled increases, and more.
Top Employers in Connecticut
- Yale New Haven Health
- Hartford HealthCare
- Raytheon
Major Industries in Connecticut
- Finance & Insurance
- Healthcare
- Manufacturing
Tax Rates in Connecticut
See the full tax breakdown including income tax, sales tax, property tax, and more on our Connecticut tax rates page.
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