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PR Specialist Salary in Connecticut (2026)
$40.86 per hour · take-home ≈ $64,696/year ($5,391/month) for a single filer
PR Specialist pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $51,410 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $62,160 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $84,990 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $122,400 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $162,280 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,910 PR Specialist jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 27-3031, “Public Relations Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median PR Specialist salary of $84,990 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 $64,696 — an effective tax rate of 23.9%.
| Gross (median) | $84,990 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,868 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,502 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$3,924 |
| Take-home (annual) | $64,696 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,391 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a PR Specialist make in Connecticut?
- The median PR Specialist salary in Connecticut is $84,990 per year ($40.86 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $62,160 and $122,400.
- What is the take-home pay for a PR Specialist in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $84,990, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $64,696 per year ($5,391 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.9%.
- How many PR Specialist jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 1,910 PR Specialist 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.