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Police Officer Salary in Connecticut (2026)
$39.51 per hour · take-home ≈ $62,867/year ($5,239/month) for a single filer
Police Officer pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $63,310 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $77,500 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $82,170 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $93,520 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $102,660 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,500 Police Officer jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 33-3051, “Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median Police Officer salary of $82,170 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 $62,867 — an effective tax rate of 23.5%.
| Gross (median) | $82,170 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,247 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,286 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$3,769 |
| Take-home (annual) | $62,867 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,239 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Connecticut paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Police Officer make in Connecticut?
- The median Police Officer salary in Connecticut is $82,170 per year ($39.51 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $77,500 and $93,520.
- What is the take-home pay for a Police Officer in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $82,170, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $62,867 per year ($5,239 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.5%.
- How many Police Officer jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 6,500 Police Officer 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.