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Connecticut Salary Guide
(2026)
Average salaries for 343+ job titles across 4 cities in Connecticut. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B employer filings.
Cities tracked
4
Avg COL index
129
State income tax
6.99%
Total population
535K
Top paying jobs in Connecticut
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Surgeon | $316K | $452K | $621K | $790K | +3.2% |
| Anesthesiologist | $339K | $440K | $542K | $655K | +2.1% |
| Radiologist | $327K | $429K | $531K | $632K | +2.2% |
| Surgeon | $316K | $429K | $565K | $734K | +2.5% |
| SVP of Engineering | $328K | $427K | $548K | $696K | +5.8% |
| Chief Product Officer (CPO) | $298K | $392K | $509K | $655K | +5% |
| Chief Technology Officer (CTO) | $287K | $377K | $489K | $630K | +5.5% |
| Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) | $283K | $374K | $488K | $630K | +6.5% |
| Chief Data Officer (CDO) | $279K | $365K | $477K | $618K | +9.5% |
| VP of Engineering | $269K | $349K | $445K | $568K | +6% |
Cities in Connecticut
Accounting salaries in Connecticut
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVP of Finance | $244K | $319K | $412K | $522K | +3.2% |
| VP of Finance | $192K | $250K | $319K | $406K | +3.5% |
| Director of Accounting | $151K | $195K | $250K | $313K | +3% |
| Forensic Accountant | $87K | $118K | $160K | $203K | +4.5% |
| Certified Public Accountant (CPA) | $75K | $102K | $137K | $180K | +2.5% |
| Auditor | $67K | $91K | $122K | $163K | +2.2% |
| Tax Accountant | $64K | $87K | $116K | $157K | +2% |
| Staff Accountant | $52K | $70K | $91K | $114K | +1.8% |
Agriculture salaries in Connecticut
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Agricultural Operations | $110K | $148K | $197K | $256K | +3% |
| Agricultural Economist | $70K | $96K | $129K | $174K | +3.5% |
| Agricultural Engineer | $73K | $96K | $126K | $166K | +4% |
| Precision Agriculture Specialist | $65K | $88K | $118K | $157K | +12% |
| Food Scientist | $62K | $84K | $115K | $155K | +5.5% |
| Agricultural Scientist | $58K | $81K | $107K | $137K | +4% |
| Farm Manager | $62K | $81K | $110K | $152K | +2.5% |
| Agronomist | $58K | $79K | $107K | $144K | +4.5% |
Architecture salaries in Connecticut
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Architecture | $132K | $173K | $223K | $290K | +4% |
| Project Architect | $87K | $117K | $154K | $199K | +4.5% |
| Architect | $80K | $106K | $143K | $188K | +4% |
| BIM Manager | $80K | $106K | $140K | $179K | +8.5% |
| Urban Designer | $73K | $98K | $132K | $173K | +4.5% |
| Landscape Architect | $65K | $87K | $117K | $156K | +4.2% |
| Interior Architect | $61K | $84K | $114K | $154K | +3.8% |
Banking salaries in Connecticut
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Banking | $200K | $261K | $337K | $435K | +2.8% |
| Director of Banking | $157K | $203K | $261K | $337K | +2.5% |
| Wealth Manager | $99K | $139K | $203K | $290K | +4.5% |
| Commercial Banker | $84K | $114K | $157K | $209K | +2.5% |
| Investment Advisor | $75K | $110K | $168K | $244K | +4% |
| Bank Branch Manager | $67K | $91K | $118K | $153K | +1.5% |
| Loan Officer | $60K | $87K | $125K | $180K | +2% |
Business salaries in Connecticut
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) | $283K | $374K | $488K | $630K | +6.5% |
| SVP of Operations | $226K | $299K | $390K | $508K | +3.5% |
| Chief Executive Officer | $177K | $268K | $434K | $708K | +3.2% |
| Chief Operating Officer | $165K | $240K | $365K | $548K | +3% |
| Director of Operations | $123K | $162K | $211K | $272K | +3.8% |
| Management Consultant | $91K | $131K | $185K | $257K | +4.2% |
| General Manager | $86K | $123K | $173K | $240K | +2.8% |
| Supply Chain Manager | $89K | $123K | $162K | $208K | +4.5% |
| Operations Manager | $78K | $112K | $154K | $205K | +2.5% |
| Project Manager | $82K | $112K | $151K | $194K | +3.7% |
| Business Analyst | $71K | $97K | $128K | $165K | +3.8% |
| Content Strategist | $63K | $86K | $114K | $148K | +5.2% |
| Executive Assistant | $59K | $78K | $100K | $128K | +1.8% |
| SEO Specialist | $55K | $74K | $100K | $135K | +5.8% |
| Event Planner | $48K | $64K | $86K | $114K | +3.8% |
Cannabis salaries in Connecticut
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Cannabis | $165K | $223K | $294K | $388K | +16% |
| Director of Cannabis Operations | $108K | $146K | $192K | $253K | +18% |
| Cannabis Compliance Officer | $63K | $86K | $114K | $154K | +20% |
| Cannabis Chemist | $59K | $82K | $112K | $151K | +18.5% |
| Cultivation Manager | $59K | $82K | $112K | $151K | +16% |
| Dispensary Manager | $51K | $71K | $94K | $123K | +15% |
| Extraction Technician | $43K | $59K | $78K | $100K | +18% |
| Budtender | $32K | $41K | $52K | $66K | +14% |
Construction salaries in Connecticut
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Construction | $184K | $241K | $313K | $404K | +4.8% |
| Director of Construction | $134K | $176K | $227K | $293K | +5% |
| Construction Manager | $89K | $119K | $157K | $205K | +4.5% |
| Construction Superintendent | $89K | $119K | $157K | $202K | +5.5% |
| Construction Estimator | $71K | $96K | $125K | $161K | +4.2% |
| Industrial Electrician | $71K | $93K | $119K | $154K | +7.5% |
| Land Surveyor | $66K | $89K | $116K | $148K | +3.8% |
| Pipefitter | $63K | $82K | $105K | $134K | +4.5% |
| Electrician | $59K | $77K | $100K | $131K | +6.2% |
| Ironworker | $59K | $77K | $100K | $131K | +5% |
| Plumber | $59K | $77K | $102K | $134K | +5.5% |
| Diesel Mechanic | $55K | $71K | $91K | $116K | +4.8% |
| HVAC Technician | $55K | $71K | $91K | $116K | +5.8% |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $55K | $71K | $93K | $123K | +4.2% |
| Carpenter | $48K | $64K | $84K | $108K | +4% |
| Welder | $43K | $57K | $73K | $93K | +3.5% |
Creative salaries in Connecticut
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UX Researcher | $90K | $122K | $159K | $202K | +5.5% |
| Art Director | $79K | $109K | $148K | $195K | +2.8% |
| Animator | $57K | $79K | $107K | $148K | +4.5% |
| Fashion Designer | $52K | $74K | $107K | $159K | +2.5% |
| Video Producer | $52K | $74K | $104K | $148K | +4.2% |
| Copywriter | $49K | $68K | $93K | $126K | +3.5% |
| Music Producer | $42K | $68K | $115K | $202K | +3.5% |
| Graphic Designer | $46K | $63K | $85K | $112K | +3% |
| Interior Designer | $46K | $63K | $87K | $118K | +3.2% |
| Journalist | $42K | $57K | $79K | $112K | +1.5% |
| Photographer | $35K | $50K | $74K | $109K | +3% |
Cybersecurity salaries in Connecticut
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Cybersecurity | $228K | $293K | $374K | $480K | +7.5% |
| Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) | $211K | $281K | $363K | $468K | +8.5% |
| Director of Cybersecurity | $181K | $228K | $287K | $357K | +8% |
| Security Architect | $164K | $205K | $252K | $310K | +9.2% |
| Cloud Security Engineer | $146K | $190K | $234K | $290K | +12.5% |
| Security Engineer | $135K | $173K | $216K | $269K | +10.2% |
| Threat Intelligence Analyst | $103K | $135K | $173K | $216K | +9.5% |
| Digital Forensics Analyst | $88K | $115K | $150K | $190K | +7.5% |
| SOC Analyst | $68K | $91K | $119K | $152K | +8.8% |
Dental salaries in Connecticut
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Surgeon | $316K | $452K | $621K | $790K | +3.2% |
| Orthodontist | $226K | $316K | $429K | $565K | +3.5% |
| Periodontist | $203K | $288K | $395K | $519K | +3% |
| Dental Hygienist | $70K | $90K | $111K | $133K | +7% |
| Dental Office Manager | $51K | $68K | $88K | $111K | +4.5% |
| Dental Assistant | $40K | $50K | $62K | $77K | +5.5% |
Education salaries in Connecticut
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Principal | $88K | $110K | $135K | $164K | +2.2% |
| Education Administrator | $78K | $102K | $132K | $167K | +2.5% |
| University Professor | $70K | $97K | $140K | $205K | +2.1% |
| Instructional Designer | $63K | $82K | $106K | $135K | +4.5% |
| Curriculum Developer | $59K | $78K | $99K | $127K | +3.8% |
| Special Education Teacher | $52K | $70K | $91K | $117K | +3.5% |
| K-12 Teacher | $49K | $67K | $88K | $113K | +1.8% |
| Librarian | $52K | $67K | $86K | $108K | +1.5% |
| School Counselor | $52K | $67K | $86K | $108K | +3% |
| Academic Advisor | $43K | $56K | $73K | $93K | +3% |
Energy salaries in Connecticut
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil & Gas Operations Manager | $118K | $159K | $206K | $266K | +2% |
| Petroleum Engineer | $118K | $156K | $202K | $258K | +1.5% |
| Reservoir Engineer | $123K | $156K | $193K | $241K | +1.5% |
| Drilling Engineer | $107K | $139K | $177K | $220K | +1% |
| Energy Trader | $91K | $134K | $193K | $322K | +4% |
| Nuclear Engineer | $102K | $134K | $170K | $212K | +2.2% |
| Petrochemical Engineer | $102K | $134K | $174K | $220K | +2.5% |
| Pipeline Engineer | $94K | $123K | $156K | $193K | +1.5% |
| HSE Manager (Health, Safety & Environment) | $91K | $120K | $150K | $182K | +3.5% |
| Power Systems / Grid Engineer | $91K | $118K | $148K | $182K | +4% |
| Wind Energy Project Manager | $86K | $116K | $148K | $180K | +7% |
| Energy Engineer | $84K | $113K | $148K | $188K | +6.5% |
| Solar Energy Project Manager | $84K | $113K | $145K | $177K | +6% |
| Renewable Energy Engineer | $80K | $105K | $134K | $166K | +8% |
| Power Plant Operator | $77K | $104K | $129K | $148K | +0.5% |
| Electrical Power-Line Installer | $67K | $94K | $118K | $139K | +3% |
| Energy Analyst | $67K | $91K | $120K | $156K | +6% |
| Energy Efficiency Consultant | $64K | $88K | $113K | $139K | +5% |
| Wind Turbine Technician | $52K | $64K | $82K | $105K | +45% |
| Solar Installer | $45K | $56K | $73K | $94K | +22% |
Engineering salaries in Connecticut
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineer | $101K | $136K | $176K | $221K | +3.8% |
| Chemical Engineer | $89K | $121K | $156K | $199K | +2.5% |
| Electrical Engineer | $87K | $117K | $152K | $190K | +3.1% |
| Controls Engineer | $87K | $116K | $150K | $188K | +4% |
| Biomedical Engineer | $80K | $109K | $143K | $181K | +5.2% |
| Materials Engineer | $80K | $109K | $143K | $181K | +3% |
| Process Engineer | $80K | $109K | $143K | $181K | +3.5% |
| Industrial Engineer | $80K | $107K | $139K | $176K | +3.5% |
| Mechanical Engineer | $80K | $107K | $139K | $173K | +2.8% |
| Manufacturing Engineer | $78K | $106K | $136K | $173K | +3.2% |
| Environmental Engineer | $76K | $103K | $134K | $170K | +4.2% |
| Structural Engineer | $78K | $103K | $134K | $170K | +3.2% |
| Civil Engineer | $76K | $101K | $132K | $168K | +3.4% |
| Geotechnical Engineer | $76K | $101K | $132K | $168K | +3.5% |
| Quality Engineer | $73K | $98K | $128K | $165K | +3% |
Finance salaries in Connecticut
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | $203K | $290K | $418K | $604K | +3.5% |
| Investment Banker | $139K | $209K | $325K | $522K | +3.9% |
| Quantitative Analyst | $145K | $200K | $267K | $372K | +6.2% |
| Hedge Fund Analyst | $134K | $192K | $279K | $441K | +3.5% |
| Portfolio Manager | $134K | $188K | $261K | $372K | +4.2% |
| Private Equity Analyst | $128K | $183K | $261K | $406K | +4% |
| Financial Controller | $122K | $163K | $211K | $273K | +3.2% |
| Venture Capital Analyst | $110K | $157K | $215K | $302K | +5.5% |
| Tax Manager | $110K | $149K | $192K | $244K | +3% |
| Actuary | $110K | $145K | $188K | $238K | +5.5% |
| Compliance Officer | $84K | $114K | $151K | $200K | +4.8% |
| Financial Advisor | $67K | $110K | $172K | $267K | +3.8% |
| Financial Analyst | $79K | $110K | $151K | $209K | +3.6% |
| Risk Analyst | $79K | $107K | $142K | $183K | +4.5% |
| Budget Analyst | $72K | $95K | $121K | $151K | +2.5% |
| Accountant | $64K | $91K | $122K | $163K | +2.2% |
| Insurance Underwriter | $67K | $91K | $118K | $153K | +2% |
| Mortgage Loan Officer | $56K | $84K | $125K | $188K | +2.5% |
| Credit Analyst | $60K | $81K | $107K | $139K | +2.8% |
| Bookkeeper | $44K | $56K | $70K | $88K | +1% |
Gaming salaries in Connecticut
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Gaming | $205K | $275K | $363K | $480K | +7% |
| Director of Game Development | $150K | $197K | $255K | $334K | +7.5% |
| Game Monetization Manager | $96K | $131K | $176K | $232K | +10.5% |
| Live Operations Manager | $91K | $123K | $164K | $213K | +12% |
| Game Producer | $84K | $115K | $154K | $205K | +5.5% |
| Game Designer | $68K | $96K | $131K | $178K | +6.5% |
| Video Game Designer | $68K | $96K | $131K | $178K | +6.5% |
| Esports Manager | $53K | $76K | $108K | $158K | +18% |
Government salaries in Connecticut
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health Official | $74K | $101K | $131K | $169K | +4.5% |
| Government Budget Officer | $68K | $90K | $115K | $148K | +2.5% |
| Military Officer | $60K | $90K | $126K | $169K | +2% |
| Urban Planner | $66K | $87K | $111K | $142K | +3.8% |
| Policy Analyst | $63K | $85K | $111K | $144K | +3.5% |
| Police Officer | $52K | $71K | $96K | $126K | +2.5% |
| Firefighter | $46K | $63K | $85K | $111K | +2.8% |
| Social Worker | $44K | $60K | $79K | $101K | +3.5% |
Healthcare salaries in Connecticut
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anesthesiologist | $339K | $440K | $542K | $655K | +2.1% |
| Radiologist | $327K | $429K | $531K | $632K | +2.2% |
| Surgeon | $316K | $429K | $565K | $734K | +2.5% |
| Medical Doctor | $220K | $280K | $361K | $474K | +2.8% |
| Psychiatrist | $220K | $280K | $350K | $452K | +3.8% |
| Dentist | $167K | $203K | $254K | $327K | +2.5% |
| Optometrist | $126K | $156K | $190K | $237K | +2.8% |
| Pharmacist | $133K | $149K | $167K | $186K | +1.2% |
| Physician Assistant | $122K | $147K | $175K | $209K | +4.8% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $113K | $137K | $164K | $198K | +5.2% |
| Healthcare Administrator | $81K | $117K | $158K | $209K | +4.1% |
| ICU Nurse | $88K | $111K | $138K | $169K | +4% |
| Clinical Psychologist | $81K | $107K | $141K | $183K | +3.5% |
| Physical Therapist | $85K | $107K | $130K | $158K | +3.2% |
| Genetic Counselor | $81K | $102K | $124K | $152K | +5.8% |
| Occupational Therapist | $81K | $102K | $124K | $149K | +3.8% |
| Speech-Language Pathologist | $77K | $96K | $119K | $145K | +4.2% |
| Registered Nurse | $73K | $93K | $117K | $147K | +3.5% |
| Respiratory Therapist | $65K | $81K | $102K | $126K | +3.8% |
| Registered Dietitian | $59K | $77K | $97K | $122K | +3.5% |
| Surgical Technologist | $51K | $65K | $81K | $102K | +3.5% |
| Medical Lab Technician | $47K | $63K | $81K | $102K | +3.2% |
| Medical Coder | $47K | $62K | $79K | $99K | +2.8% |
| Paramedic | $43K | $56K | $73K | $93K | +3.2% |
Hospitality salaries in Connecticut
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Manager | $56K | $77K | $105K | $145K | +3.2% |
| Executive Chef | $56K | $73K | $99K | $137K | +3.8% |
| Sommelier | $45K | $62K | $88K | $123K | +3.2% |
| Restaurant Manager | $45K | $60K | $79K | $105K | +3.5% |
| Travel Agent | $38K | $49K | $67K | $91K | +3% |
Human Resources salaries in Connecticut
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) | $240K | $317K | $413K | $534K | +3% |
| VP of Human Resources | $169K | $223K | $288K | $371K | +3.2% |
| Director of Human Resources | $120K | $157K | $203K | $260K | +3.5% |
| Compensation & Benefits Manager | $114K | $148K | $183K | $223K | +3% |
| People Operations Manager | $100K | $131K | $162K | $200K | +5% |
| Learning & Development Manager | $97K | $128K | $157K | $194K | +4% |
| Diversity & Inclusion Manager | $94K | $126K | $154K | $194K | +3% |
| Talent Acquisition Manager | $97K | $126K | $154K | $188K | +4% |
| Employee Relations Manager | $94K | $123K | $151K | $188K | +3% |
| Organizational Development Consultant | $91K | $120K | $151K | $194K | +4% |
| Human Resources Manager | $86K | $119K | $160K | $205K | +2.9% |
| HR Business Partner (HRBP) | $86K | $112K | $137K | $171K | +4% |
| Senior Recruiter | $80K | $103K | $126K | $160K | +3.5% |
| HRIS Analyst | $78K | $100K | $123K | $154K | +4.5% |
| Compensation Analyst | $74K | $97K | $120K | $148K | +3.5% |
| Technical Recruiter | $74K | $97K | $120K | $154K | +4% |
| Training & Development Specialist | $63K | $80K | $100K | $126K | +4% |
| Benefits Administrator | $59K | $78K | $94K | $114K | +2.5% |
| HR Generalist | $63K | $78K | $94K | $114K | +3% |
| Recruiter | $55K | $74K | $100K | $137K | +3.2% |
| HR Coordinator | $49K | $59K | $71K | $87K | +2.5% |
Insurance salaries in Connecticut
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Insurance Operations | $183K | $238K | $308K | $395K | +3.2% |
| Director of Insurance | $137K | $180K | $232K | $296K | +3.5% |
| Risk Manager | $95K | $128K | $168K | $218K | +4.5% |
| Insurance Underwriter | $67K | $91K | $122K | $160K | +1.5% |
| Claims Adjuster | $52K | $72K | $95K | $122K | +2% |
| Insurance Agent | $44K | $67K | $102K | $151K | +2.5% |
Legal salaries in Connecticut
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patent Attorney | $156K | $213K | $286K | $392K | +4.2% |
| Corporate Lawyer | $133K | $202K | $323K | $519K | +3.8% |
| Compliance Lawyer | $115K | $167K | $228K | $306K | +5% |
| Judge | $110K | $156K | $210K | $277K | +1.5% |
| Legal Operations Manager | $110K | $150K | $196K | $254K | +6.5% |
| Attorney | $90K | $148K | $240K | $404K | +3.5% |
| Paralegal | $48K | $65K | $85K | $110K | +3.8% |
Marketing salaries in Connecticut
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVP of Marketing | $245K | $320K | $417K | $531K | +4.8% |
| VP of Marketing | $200K | $260K | $337K | $434K | +5% |
| Chief Marketing Officer | $165K | $240K | $352K | $525K | +3.5% |
| Sr. Director of Marketing | $169K | $219K | $283K | $359K | +5.2% |
| Director of Marketing | $135K | $177K | $228K | $294K | +5.5% |
| Demand Generation Manager | $103K | $137K | $171K | $211K | +6% |
| Product Marketing Manager | $100K | $135K | $177K | $226K | +7.5% |
| Marketing Manager | $89K | $126K | $173K | $228K | +3.3% |
| Marketing Operations Manager | $94K | $126K | $157K | $194K | +6% |
| CRM / Lifecycle Marketing Manager | $91K | $120K | $151K | $185K | +5% |
| Field Marketing Manager | $86K | $114K | $146K | $180K | +4% |
| Brand Manager | $82K | $112K | $151K | $196K | +3.5% |
| Growth Marketer | $82K | $112K | $151K | $194K | +8.5% |
| Digital Marketing Manager | $78K | $108K | $146K | $192K | +5.5% |
| Public Relations Manager | $78K | $108K | $148K | $196K | +3% |
| Content Marketing Manager | $80K | $105K | $135K | $165K | +4% |
| SEO Manager | $74K | $100K | $128K | $160K | +4.5% |
| Influencer Marketing Manager | $71K | $97K | $126K | $160K | +6% |
| Paid Media Manager | $71K | $97K | $131K | $169K | +6.5% |
| Email Marketing Manager | $66K | $89K | $120K | $157K | +5.5% |
| Marketing Analyst | $59K | $80K | $108K | $143K | +6% |
| Social Media Manager | $51K | $68K | $94K | $126K | +6.5% |
| Marketing Coordinator | $51K | $63K | $78K | $94K | +3% |
Media salaries in Connecticut
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Media | $162K | $213K | $279K | $366K | +3.5% |
| Director of Content | $107K | $144K | $191K | $249K | +6.5% |
| Documentary Filmmaker | $46K | $71K | $115K | $191K | +5.5% |
| Editor | $49K | $68K | $96K | $133K | +0.5% |
| Podcast Producer | $46K | $68K | $96K | $137K | +15% |
| News Anchor | $42K | $63K | $107K | $202K | +-1.5% |
| Broadcast Journalist | $42K | $60K | $90K | $140K | +-1% |
| Reporter | $38K | $52K | $74K | $107K | +-2% |
Mental Health salaries in Connecticut
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Mental Health Services | $99K | $133K | $175K | $226K | +5% |
| Neuropsychologist | $99K | $133K | $178K | $237K | +4.5% |
| Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | $59K | $77K | $99K | $130K | +5.8% |
| Licensed Therapist (LMFT/LPC) | $54K | $70K | $93K | $122K | +5.5% |
| Behavioral Therapist (ABA) | $47K | $65K | $88K | $115K | +8.5% |
| Mental Health Counselor | $47K | $63K | $84K | $111K | +5.2% |
| Substance Abuse Counselor | $43K | $56K | $73K | $96K | +6.5% |
Nonprofit salaries in Connecticut
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonprofit Executive Director | $71K | $97K | $135K | $188K | +3.2% |
| Fundraising Manager | $59K | $80K | $108K | $148K | +3.8% |
| Grant Writer | $55K | $71K | $91K | $116K | +3.5% |
| Case Manager | $43K | $57K | $73K | $94K | +3.5% |
| Community Outreach Coordinator | $43K | $57K | $74K | $96K | +3.8% |
Real Estate salaries in Connecticut
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate Broker | $63K | $108K | $185K | $314K | +3.5% |
| Commercial Real Estate Analyst | $71K | $100K | $137K | $185K | +4% |
| Real Estate Appraiser | $59K | $82K | $112K | $151K | +2.8% |
| Property Manager | $55K | $74K | $100K | $135K | +3.2% |
| Real Estate Agent | $43K | $71K | $120K | $205K | +3.5% |
Retail salaries in Connecticut
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-Commerce Manager | $65K | $89K | $121K | $160K | +7.5% |
| Retail Buyer | $55K | $76K | $103K | $137K | +2.5% |
| Retail Store Manager | $44K | $61K | $82K | $110K | +2% |
Sales salaries in Connecticut
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) | $251K | $342K | $456K | $685K | +4% |
| SVP of Sales | $245K | $329K | $431K | $559K | +4% |
| VP of Sales | $188K | $253K | $337K | $445K | +4.2% |
| VP of Business Development | $183K | $240K | $308K | $388K | +3.5% |
| Strategic Partnerships Director | $148K | $200K | $251K | $320K | +4% |
| Business Development Director | $143K | $188K | $240K | $302K | +4% |
| Director of Sales | $135K | $180K | $240K | $317K | +4.5% |
| Enterprise Account Executive | $114K | $160K | $217K | $297K | +5% |
| Regional Sales Manager | $108K | $143K | $183K | $228K | +3% |
| Solutions Consultant (Pre-Sales) | $108K | $143K | $177K | $217K | +5% |
| Sales Engineer | $103K | $137K | $171K | $211K | +5% |
| Sales Operations Manager | $100K | $131K | $165K | $200K | +5% |
| Partnerships Manager | $94K | $126K | $160K | $200K | +5% |
| Sales Manager | $82K | $120K | $173K | $245K | +3.5% |
| Business Development Manager | $82K | $116K | $160K | $219K | +4.5% |
| Customer Success Manager | $82K | $112K | $143K | $177K | +7% |
| Account Executive | $63K | $89K | $128K | $185K | +3.8% |
| Account Manager | $66K | $86K | $108K | $137K | +3% |
| Business Development Representative (BDR) | $57K | $71K | $89K | $112K | +4% |
| Sales Representative | $48K | $71K | $105K | $157K | +3.5% |
| Sales Development Representative (SDR) | $55K | $68K | $86K | $108K | +4% |
| Inside Sales Representative | $51K | $66K | $82K | $103K | +2.5% |
Science salaries in Connecticut
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical Data Scientist | $118K | $160K | $205K | $256K | +7.5% |
| Physicist | $88K | $126K | $171K | $225K | +4% |
| Research Scientist | $81K | $110K | $148K | $197K | +4.5% |
| Epidemiologist | $76K | $101K | $133K | $171K | +4.5% |
| Biochemist | $70K | $99K | $137K | $182K | +4.2% |
| Geologist | $70K | $99K | $133K | $174K | +3.8% |
| Laboratory Manager | $73K | $99K | $129K | $166K | +3.8% |
| Chemist | $65K | $90K | $121K | $160K | +3.2% |
| Biologist | $62K | $88K | $118K | $157K | +3.5% |
| Environmental Scientist | $62K | $85K | $112K | $148K | +4.8% |
| Clinical Research Coordinator | $54K | $70K | $90K | $115K | +5.5% |
Sports & Fitness salaries in Connecticut
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Sports Operations | $165K | $223K | $302K | $417K | +4.5% |
| Sports Agent | $51K | $89K | $165K | $342K | +5.5% |
| Fitness Director | $59K | $80K | $108K | $146K | +6.5% |
| Sports Nutritionist | $55K | $74K | $100K | $135K | +7% |
| Athletic Trainer | $48K | $63K | $82K | $105K | +8% |
| Strength & Conditioning Coach | $43K | $63K | $89K | $131K | +7.5% |
| Sports Coach | $40K | $57K | $82K | $123K | +5% |
| Personal Trainer | $37K | $51K | $74K | $108K | +10% |
Supply Chain salaries in Connecticut
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) | $245K | $325K | $422K | $542K | +4% |
| Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) | $223K | $302K | $399K | $548K | +3% |
| VP of Supply Chain | $188K | $245K | $317K | $405K | +4.2% |
| Director of Procurement | $143K | $188K | $234K | $291K | +3.5% |
| Director of Supply Chain | $135K | $177K | $228K | $291K | +4.5% |
| Strategic Sourcing Manager | $112K | $146K | $180K | $223K | +4% |
| Category Manager (Procurement) | $105K | $137K | $169K | $211K | +4% |
| Sourcing Manager | $103K | $135K | $165K | $205K | +4% |
| Purchasing Manager | $89K | $123K | $160K | $203K | +2.5% |
| Contract Manager (Procurement) | $91K | $120K | $148K | $185K | +3% |
| Procurement Manager | $89K | $120K | $157K | $200K | +4.2% |
| Transportation & Fleet Manager | $87K | $114K | $143K | $180K | +3% |
| Logistics Manager | $82K | $112K | $148K | $192K | +4.5% |
| Vendor Manager | $86K | $112K | $139K | $173K | +4% |
| Distribution Center Manager | $82K | $108K | $135K | $169K | +3% |
| Demand Planner | $71K | $94K | $123K | $157K | +5.2% |
| Supply Planner | $71K | $91K | $114K | $143K | +3.5% |
| Inventory Manager | $68K | $89K | $110K | $137K | +2.5% |
| Supply Chain Analyst | $66K | $89K | $116K | $151K | +5.8% |
| Procurement Specialist | $64K | $82K | $103K | $128K | +3% |
| Warehouse Manager | $63K | $82K | $108K | $139K | +3.8% |
| Logistics Analyst | $63K | $80K | $100K | $126K | +4% |
| Purchasing Agent / Buyer | $57K | $74K | $91K | $114K | +2% |
| Freight Broker | $48K | $71K | $100K | $143K | +5.5% |
| Logistics Coordinator | $48K | $64K | $82K | $105K | +3.5% |
Technology salaries in Connecticut
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVP of Engineering | $328K | $427K | $548K | $696K | +5.8% |
| Chief Product Officer (CPO) | $298K | $392K | $509K | $655K | +5% |
| Chief Technology Officer (CTO) | $287K | $377K | $489K | $630K | +5.5% |
| Chief Data Officer (CDO) | $279K | $365K | $477K | $618K | +9.5% |
| VP of Engineering | $269K | $349K | $445K | $568K | +6% |
| VP of Product | $246K | $318K | $410K | $524K | +5.2% |
| Sr. Director of Engineering | $234K | $302K | $384K | $489K | +6.2% |
| VP of Data | $228K | $298K | $389K | $501K | +8% |
| Director of Engineering | $197K | $252K | $318K | $404K | +6.5% |
| Director of Product Management | $190K | $243K | $310K | $396K | +5.5% |
| Director of Data | $173K | $225K | $290K | $372K | +8.5% |
| AI Engineer | $152K | $205K | $263K | $339K | +12% |
| Cloud Architect | $152K | $199K | $252K | $310K | +6.8% |
| Machine Learning Engineer | $146K | $197K | $252K | $322K | +8.4% |
| NLP Engineer | $146K | $197K | $252K | $318K | +10.2% |
| Computer Vision Engineer | $140K | $190K | $243K | $310K | +9.5% |
| Solutions Architect | $140K | $185K | $234K | $293K | +5.8% |
| Information Security Manager | $135K | $178K | $228K | $287K | +7.8% |
| Site Reliability Engineer | $135K | $178K | $225K | $279K | +7% |
| Blockchain Developer | $129K | $176K | $228K | $293K | +7.5% |
| Product Manager | $129K | $173K | $222K | $281K | +3.8% |
| DevOps Engineer | $123K | $164K | $208K | $252K | +6.2% |
| Data Scientist | $117K | $161K | $205K | $257K | +5.1% |
| IT Manager | $117K | $158K | $201K | $252K | +3.5% |
| Data Engineer | $115K | $154K | $197K | $246K | +6.5% |
| Software Engineer | $111K | $152K | $193K | $246K | +4.2% |
| Backend Developer | $105K | $146K | $187K | $234K | +4.3% |
| Mobile Developer | $105K | $146K | $190K | $240K | +5.2% |
| Full Stack Developer | $103K | $140K | $181K | $228K | +4.6% |
| Salesforce Developer | $105K | $140K | $181K | $228K | +5.5% |
| Penetration Tester | $103K | $138K | $178K | $228K | +8.2% |
| Cybersecurity Analyst | $99K | $135K | $173K | $216K | +7.3% |
| ERP Consultant | $99K | $135K | $176K | $222K | +3.8% |
| Scrum Master | $103K | $135K | $170K | $211K | +3.2% |
| Embedded Systems Engineer | $99K | $131K | $166K | $208K | +3.8% |
| Frontend Developer | $96K | $131K | $170K | $216K | +4.5% |
| Database Administrator | $91K | $123K | $158K | $199K | +2.8% |
| Network Engineer | $88K | $117K | $152K | $193K | +3% |
| UX Designer | $84K | $116K | $152K | $193K | +3.1% |
| Game Developer | $84K | $115K | $154K | $201K | +4.8% |
| QA Engineer | $82K | $111K | $146K | $185K | +3% |
| Systems Administrator | $73K | $101K | $131K | $166K | +2.2% |
| Data Analyst | $70K | $96K | $126K | $164K | +4% |
| Technical Writer | $68K | $92K | $119K | $152K | +2.5% |
| IT Support Specialist | $49K | $68K | $89K | $115K | +2% |
Transportation salaries in Connecticut
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airline Pilot | $114K | $174K | $255K | $359K | +5.2% |
| Transportation Planner | $67K | $89K | $117K | $152K | +4.2% |
| Fleet Manager | $63K | $85K | $111K | $143K | +4% |
| Truck Driver (CDL) | $46K | $57K | $74K | $96K | +4.8% |
Veterinary salaries in Connecticut
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Surgeon | $158K | $215K | $288K | $384K | +5.5% |
| Veterinarian | $99K | $136K | $186K | $248K | +5% |
| Zoo Veterinarian | $85K | $115K | $156K | $206K | +4% |
| Veterinary Practice Manager | $54K | $73K | $96K | $122K | +5% |
| Animal Behaviorist | $51K | $70K | $96K | $130K | +4.5% |
| Veterinary Technician | $36K | $47K | $61K | $77K | +6.5% |
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