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Firefighter Salary in Connecticut (2026)
$37.32 per hour · take-home ≈ $59,923/year ($4,994/month) for a single filer
Firefighter pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $51,320 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $64,180 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $77,630 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $81,810 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $85,500 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,970 Firefighter jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 33-2011, “Firefighters”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median Firefighter salary of $77,630 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 $59,923 — an effective tax rate of 22.8%.
| Gross (median) | $77,630 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,249 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,939 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$3,520 |
| Take-home (annual) | $59,923 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,994 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Connecticut paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Firefighter make in Connecticut?
- The median Firefighter salary in Connecticut is $77,630 per year ($37.32 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $64,180 and $81,810.
- What is the take-home pay for a Firefighter in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $77,630, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $59,923 per year ($4,994 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.8%.
- How many Firefighter jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 2,970 Firefighter 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.