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Accountant Salary in Connecticut (2026)
$46.90 per hour · take-home ≈ $72,841/year ($6,070/month) for a single filer
Accountant pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $64,230 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $78,020 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $97,550 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $123,670 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $156,670 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 16,770 Accountant jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 13-2011, “Accountants and Auditors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median Accountant salary of $97,550 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Connecticut state income tax, a single filer keeps about $72,841 — an effective tax rate of 25.3%.
| Gross (median) | $97,550 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,631 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,463 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$4,615 |
| Take-home (annual) | $72,841 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,070 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Connecticut paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Accountant make in Connecticut?
- The median Accountant salary in Connecticut is $97,550 per year ($46.90 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $78,020 and $123,670.
- What is the take-home pay for a Accountant in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $97,550, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $72,841 per year ($6,070 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.3%.
- How many Accountant jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 16,770 Accountant jobs in Connecticut in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Connecticut state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Connecticut.