Salaries › Janitor › Connecticut
Janitor Salary in Connecticut (2026)
$18.25 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,223/year ($2,602/month) for a single filer
Janitor pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,150 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,470 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $37,960 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $47,150 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $59,690 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 28,740 Janitor jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 37-2011, “Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median Janitor salary of $37,960 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 $31,223 — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
| Gross (median) | $37,960 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,375 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,904 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$1,458 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,223 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,602 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Connecticut paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Janitor make in Connecticut?
- The median Janitor salary in Connecticut is $37,960 per year ($18.25 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,470 and $47,150.
- What is the take-home pay for a Janitor in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $37,960, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $31,223 per year ($2,602 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
- How many Janitor jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 28,740 Janitor jobs in Connecticut in the latest survey (May 2025).
Top-paying states for Janitors
Other salaries in Connecticut
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.