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Eligibility Interviewer Salary in Connecticut (2026)

$71,940 /year median

$34.59 per hour · take-home ≈ $56,233/year ($4,686/month) for a single filer

Connecticut is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Eligibility Interviewers (2nd of 50), with a median about 33% above the national average. Of the 1,250 Eligibility Interviewer jobs BLS counts in Connecticut, the typical worker earns $71,940 a year — though pay ranges from $49,760 for newcomers to $82,080 at the top.

Eligibility Interviewer pay range in Connecticut

PercentileAnnual wageMeaning
10th percentile (entry) $49,760 Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this
25th percentile $63,500 A quarter earn less
Median (50th) $71,940 Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile $78,440 Top quarter starts here
90th percentile (top) $82,080 Highest-paid 10% earn more than this

BLS reports 1,250 Eligibility Interviewer jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 43-4061, “Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs”).

Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut

A median Eligibility Interviewer salary of $71,940 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 $56,233 — an effective tax rate of 21.8%.

Gross (median)$71,940
Federal income tax−$6,997
Social Security + Medicare−$5,503
Connecticut state income tax−$3,207
Take-home (annual)$56,233
Take-home (monthly)$4,686

Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Connecticut paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Eligibility Interviewer make in Connecticut?
The median Eligibility Interviewer salary in Connecticut is $71,940 per year ($34.59 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $63,500 and $78,440.
What is the take-home pay for a Eligibility Interviewer in Connecticut?
On the median salary of $71,940, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $56,233 per year ($4,686 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.8%.
How many Eligibility Interviewer jobs are there in Connecticut?
BLS counts 1,250 Eligibility Interviewer 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.