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Graphic Designer Salary in Connecticut (2026)
$34.95 per hour · take-home ≈ $56,726/year ($4,727/month) for a single filer
Connecticut ranks 9th of 51 states for Graphic Designer pay, with a median about 12% above the national average. Of the 1,930 Graphic Designer jobs BLS counts in Connecticut, the typical worker earns $72,700 a year — though pay ranges from $47,420 for newcomers to $106,830 at the top.
Graphic Designer pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,420 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $58,510 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $72,700 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $84,790 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $106,830 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,930 Graphic Designer jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 27-1024, “Graphic Designers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median Graphic Designer salary of $72,700 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 $56,726 — an effective tax rate of 22.0%.
| Gross (median) | $72,700 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,164 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,562 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$3,249 |
| Take-home (annual) | $56,726 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,727 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Graphic Designer make in Connecticut?
- The median Graphic Designer salary in Connecticut is $72,700 per year ($34.95 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $58,510 and $84,790.
- What is the take-home pay for a Graphic Designer in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $72,700, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $56,726 per year ($4,727 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.0%.
- How many Graphic Designer jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 1,930 Graphic Designer 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.