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Correctional Officer Salary in Connecticut (2026)
$31.13 per hour · take-home ≈ $51,395/year ($4,283/month) for a single filer
Correctional Officer pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $55,520 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $59,210 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $64,750 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $70,710 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $70,710 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,780 Correctional Officer jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 33-3012, “Correctional Officers and Jailers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median Correctional Officer salary of $64,750 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 $51,395 — an effective tax rate of 20.6%.
| Gross (median) | $64,750 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,590 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,953 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$2,811 |
| Take-home (annual) | $51,395 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,283 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Correctional Officer make in Connecticut?
- The median Correctional Officer salary in Connecticut is $64,750 per year ($31.13 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $59,210 and $70,710.
- What is the take-home pay for a Correctional Officer in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $64,750, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $51,395 per year ($4,283 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.6%.
- How many Correctional Officer jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 3,780 Correctional Officer 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.