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Cost Estimator Salary in Connecticut (2026)
$38.96 per hour · take-home ≈ $62,128/year ($5,177/month) for a single filer
Connecticut ranks 13th of 51 states for Cost Estimator pay, with a median about 2% above the national average. Of the 2,350 Cost Estimator jobs BLS counts in Connecticut, the typical worker earns $81,030 a year — though pay ranges from $50,020 for newcomers to $136,830 at the top.
Cost Estimator pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $50,020 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $63,800 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $81,030 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $104,360 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $136,830 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,350 Cost Estimator jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 13-1051, “Cost Estimators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median Cost Estimator salary of $81,030 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 $62,128 — an effective tax rate of 23.3%.
| Gross (median) | $81,030 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,997 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,199 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$3,707 |
| Take-home (annual) | $62,128 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,177 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Cost Estimator make in Connecticut?
- The median Cost Estimator salary in Connecticut is $81,030 per year ($38.96 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $63,800 and $104,360.
- What is the take-home pay for a Cost Estimator in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $81,030, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $62,128 per year ($5,177 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.3%.
- How many Cost Estimator jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 2,350 Cost Estimator 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.