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Preschool Teacher Salary in Connecticut (2026)
$21.99 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,124/year ($3,094/month) for a single filer
Preschool Teacher pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,460 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,510 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $45,740 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $58,880 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $80,400 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,230 Preschool Teacher jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 25-2011, “Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median Preschool Teacher salary of $45,740 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 $37,124 — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
| Gross (median) | $45,740 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,309 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,499 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$1,808 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,124 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,094 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Preschool Teacher make in Connecticut?
- The median Preschool Teacher salary in Connecticut is $45,740 per year ($21.99 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,510 and $58,880.
- What is the take-home pay for a Preschool Teacher in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $45,740, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $37,124 per year ($3,094 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
- How many Preschool Teacher jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 5,230 Preschool Teacher 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.