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HR Manager Salary in Connecticut (2026)
$79.77 per hour · take-home ≈ $115,973/year ($9,664/month) for a single filer
Connecticut ranks 9th of 51 states for HR Manager pay, with a median about 11% above the national average. Of the 3,020 HR Manager jobs BLS counts in Connecticut, the typical worker earns $165,930 a year — though pay ranges from $102,530 for newcomers to $295,480 at the top.
HR Manager pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $102,530 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $127,940 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $165,930 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $213,770 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $295,480 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,020 HR Manager jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 11-3121, “Human Resources Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median HR Manager salary of $165,930 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 $115,973 — an effective tax rate of 30.1%.
| Gross (median) | $165,930 |
| Federal income tax | −$28,557 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$12,694 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$8,706 |
| Take-home (annual) | $115,973 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $9,664 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Connecticut paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a HR Manager make in Connecticut?
- The median HR Manager salary in Connecticut is $165,930 per year ($79.77 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $127,940 and $213,770.
- What is the take-home pay for a HR Manager in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $165,930, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $115,973 per year ($9,664 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 30.1%.
- How many HR Manager jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 3,020 HR 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.