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Software Developer Salary in Connecticut

Median Annual in Connecticut
$134,120/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$64.48/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Connecticut

groups Employed in CT
13,660
public U.S. Median
$135,980
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$129,447 #29 of 50

Software Developer pay in Connecticut, explained

Software developers in Connecticut earn a median of $134,120 per year ($64.48 per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $135,980. Entry-level workers earn around $85,930, while the most experienced software developers reach about $205,160. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Connecticut.

Is $134,120 good pay in Connecticut?

Adjusted for Connecticut's cost of living (which runs 104% of the U.S. average), that $134,120 is worth about $129,447 in national buying power — ranking Connecticut #29 for real pay (vs #13 on the sticker number).

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Software Developer pay by experience in Connecticut

Entry level (10th pct)
$85,930
$41.31/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$134,120
$64.48/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$205,160
$98.63/hr

Software Developer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CT
Connecticut (here) $134,120 $129,447
New York $166,180 $153,983 −$32,060
Massachusetts $165,210 $156,217 −$31,090
Rhode Island $130,590 $127,679 +$3,530

Software Developer in Connecticut: FAQ

How much do software developers make in Connecticut?

Software developers in Connecticut earn a median of $134,120 per year ($64.48 per hour), compared with $135,980 nationally.

Does Connecticut pay software developers well?

At $134,120, Connecticut pays 1% below the national median for software developers. An estimated 13,660 work in the state.

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