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Data Scientist Salary in Connecticut (2026)
$60.74 per hour · take-home ≈ $91,289/year ($7,607/month) for a single filer
Connecticut ranks 11th of 50 states for Data Scientist pay, with a median about 5% above the national average. Of the 1,760 Data Scientist jobs BLS counts in Connecticut, the typical worker earns $126,340 a year — though pay ranges from $75,700 for newcomers to $204,680 at the top.
Data Scientist pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $75,700 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $94,480 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $126,340 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $163,210 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $204,680 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,760 Data Scientist jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 15-2051, “Data Scientists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median Data Scientist salary of $126,340 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 $91,289 — an effective tax rate of 27.7%.
| Gross (median) | $126,340 |
| Federal income tax | −$19,056 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,665 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$6,330 |
| Take-home (annual) | $91,289 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,607 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Data Scientist make in Connecticut?
- The median Data Scientist salary in Connecticut is $126,340 per year ($60.74 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $94,480 and $163,210.
- What is the take-home pay for a Data Scientist in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $126,340, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $91,289 per year ($7,607 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.7%.
- How many Data Scientist jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 1,760 Data Scientist 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.