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Software Developer Salary in Connecticut (2026)
$64.48 per hour · take-home ≈ $96,140/year ($8,012/month) for a single filer
Software Developer pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $85,930 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $105,750 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $134,120 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $166,440 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $205,160 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 13,660 Software Developer jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 15-1252, “Software Developers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median Software Developer salary of $134,120 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 $96,140 — an effective tax rate of 28.3%.
| Gross (median) | $134,120 |
| Federal income tax | −$20,923 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,260 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$6,797 |
| Take-home (annual) | $96,140 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,012 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Software Developer make in Connecticut?
- The median Software Developer salary in Connecticut is $134,120 per year ($64.48 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $105,750 and $166,440.
- What is the take-home pay for a Software Developer in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $134,120, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $96,140 per year ($8,012 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 28.3%.
- How many Software Developer jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 13,660 Software Developer 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.