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Pharmacist Salary in Connecticut (2026)
$67.93 per hour · take-home ≈ $100,610/year ($8,384/month) for a single filer
Pharmacist pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $106,660 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $130,280 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $141,290 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $157,600 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $165,360 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,490 Pharmacist jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 29-1051, “Pharmacists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median Pharmacist salary of $141,290 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 $100,610 — an effective tax rate of 28.8%.
| Gross (median) | $141,290 |
| Federal income tax | −$22,644 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,809 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$7,227 |
| Take-home (annual) | $100,610 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,384 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Connecticut paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Pharmacist make in Connecticut?
- The median Pharmacist salary in Connecticut is $141,290 per year ($67.93 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $130,280 and $157,600.
- What is the take-home pay for a Pharmacist in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $141,290, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $100,610 per year ($8,384 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 28.8%.
- How many Pharmacist jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 3,490 Pharmacist 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.