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Lawyer Salary in Connecticut (2026)

Lawyer pay range in Connecticut

Percentile	Annual wage	Meaning
10th percentile (entry)	$91,180	Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this
25th percentile	$109,450	A quarter earn less
Median (50th)	$163,600	Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile	$222,930	Top quarter starts here
90th percentile (top)	$342,970	Highest-paid 10% earn more than this

BLS reports 8,420 Lawyer jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 23-1011, “Lawyers”).

Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut

A median Lawyer salary of $163,600 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 $114,521 — an effective tax rate of 30.0%.

Gross (median)	$163,600
Federal income tax	−$27,998
Social Security + Medicare	−$12,515
Connecticut state income tax	−$8,566
Take-home (annual)	$114,521
Take-home (monthly)	$9,543

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Lawyer make in Connecticut?

The median Lawyer salary in Connecticut is $163,600 per year ($78.66 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $109,450 and $222,930.

What is the take-home pay for a Lawyer in Connecticut?

On the median salary of $163,600, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $114,521 per year ($9,543 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 30.0%.

How many Lawyer jobs are there in Connecticut?

BLS counts 8,420 Lawyer jobs in Connecticut in the latest survey (May 2025).

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