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Busser Salary in Connecticut (2026)
$16.61 per hour · take-home ≈ $28,629/year ($2,386/month) for a single filer
Busser pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,010 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $34,010 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $34,540 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $36,490 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $47,100 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,810 Busser jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 35-9011, “Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median Busser salary of $34,540 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 $28,629 — an effective tax rate of 17.1%.
| Gross (median) | $34,540 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,965 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,642 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$1,304 |
| Take-home (annual) | $28,629 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,386 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Connecticut paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Busser make in Connecticut?
- The median Busser salary in Connecticut is $34,540 per year ($16.61 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $34,010 and $36,490.
- What is the take-home pay for a Busser in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $34,540, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $28,629 per year ($2,386 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.1%.
- How many Busser jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 5,810 Busser 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.