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Executive Secretary Salary in Connecticut (2026)
$39.67 per hour · take-home ≈ $63,094/year ($5,258/month) for a single filer
Executive Secretary pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $61,880 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $69,570 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $82,520 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $101,060 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $119,030 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,490 Executive Secretary jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 43-6011, “Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median Executive Secretary salary of $82,520 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 $63,094 — an effective tax rate of 23.5%.
| Gross (median) | $82,520 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,324 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,313 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$3,789 |
| Take-home (annual) | $63,094 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,258 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Executive Secretary make in Connecticut?
- The median Executive Secretary salary in Connecticut is $82,520 per year ($39.67 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $69,570 and $101,060.
- What is the take-home pay for a Executive Secretary in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $82,520, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $63,094 per year ($5,258 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.5%.
- How many Executive Secretary jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 6,490 Executive Secretary 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.