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Paralegal Salary in Connecticut (2026)
$30.68 per hour · take-home ≈ $50,699/year ($4,225/month) for a single filer
Paralegal pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $46,440 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $50,180 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $63,820 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $80,580 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $100,040 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,210 Paralegal jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 23-2011, “Paralegals and Legal Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median Paralegal salary of $63,820 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 $50,699 — an effective tax rate of 20.6%.
| Gross (median) | $63,820 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,478 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,882 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$2,760 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,699 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,225 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Connecticut paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Paralegal make in Connecticut?
- The median Paralegal salary in Connecticut is $63,820 per year ($30.68 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $50,180 and $80,580.
- What is the take-home pay for a Paralegal in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $63,820, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $50,699 per year ($4,225 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.6%.
- How many Paralegal jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 5,210 Paralegal 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.