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Engineering Manager Salary in Connecticut (2026)
$84.37 per hour · take-home ≈ $121,934/year ($10,161/month) for a single filer
Connecticut ranks 13th of 51 states for Engineering Manager pay, with a median right at the national average. Of the 4,970 Engineering Manager jobs BLS counts in Connecticut, the typical worker earns $175,490 a year — though pay ranges from $122,200 for newcomers to $245,970 at the top.
Engineering Manager pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $122,200 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $141,220 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $175,490 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $213,450 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $245,970 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,970 Engineering Manager jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 11-9041, “Architectural and Engineering Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median Engineering Manager salary of $175,490 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 $121,934 — an effective tax rate of 30.5%.
| Gross (median) | $175,490 |
| Federal income tax | −$30,852 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$13,425 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$9,279 |
| Take-home (annual) | $121,934 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $10,161 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Engineering Manager make in Connecticut?
- The median Engineering Manager salary in Connecticut is $175,490 per year ($84.37 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $141,220 and $213,450.
- What is the take-home pay for a Engineering Manager in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $175,490, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $121,934 per year ($10,161 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 30.5%.
- How many Engineering Manager jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 4,970 Engineering Manager 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.