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Civil Engineer Salary in Connecticut (2026)
$49.59 per hour · take-home ≈ $76,457/year ($6,371/month) for a single filer
Civil Engineer pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $76,350 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $83,390 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $103,150 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $130,150 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $161,670 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,370 Civil Engineer jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 17-2051, “Civil Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median Civil Engineer salary of $103,150 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 $76,457 — an effective tax rate of 25.9%.
| Gross (median) | $103,150 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,863 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,891 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$4,939 |
| Take-home (annual) | $76,457 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,371 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Civil Engineer make in Connecticut?
- The median Civil Engineer salary in Connecticut is $103,150 per year ($49.59 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $83,390 and $130,150.
- What is the take-home pay for a Civil Engineer in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $103,150, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $76,457 per year ($6,371 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.9%.
- How many Civil Engineer jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 4,370 Civil Engineer 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.