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Baker Salary in Connecticut (2026)
$17.53 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,085/year ($2,507/month) for a single filer
Connecticut ranks 28th of 51 states for Baker pay, with a median about 2% below the national average. Of the 3,670 Baker jobs BLS counts in Connecticut, the typical worker earns $36,460 a year — though pay ranges from $34,010 for newcomers to $47,930 at the top.
Baker pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,010 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $34,540 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $36,460 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $41,990 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $47,930 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,670 Baker jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 51-3011, “Bakers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median Baker salary of $36,460 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 $30,085 — an effective tax rate of 17.5%.
| Gross (median) | $36,460 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,195 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,789 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$1,391 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,085 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,507 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Connecticut paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Baker make in Connecticut?
- The median Baker salary in Connecticut is $36,460 per year ($17.53 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $34,540 and $41,990.
- What is the take-home pay for a Baker in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $36,460, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $30,085 per year ($2,507 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.5%.
- How many Baker jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 3,670 Baker 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.