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Special Education Teacher Salary in Connecticut (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $63,373/year ($5,281/month) for a single filer
Connecticut ranks 6th of 51 states for Special Education Teacher pay, with a median about 16% above the national average. Of the 2,810 Special Education Teacher jobs BLS counts in Connecticut, the typical worker earns $82,950 a year — though pay ranges from $58,560 for newcomers to $107,040 at the top.
Special Education Teacher pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $58,560 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $65,040 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $82,950 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $99,500 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $107,040 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,810 Special Education Teacher jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 25-2052, “Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median Special Education Teacher salary of $82,950 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 $63,373 — an effective tax rate of 23.6%.
| Gross (median) | $82,950 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,419 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,346 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$3,812 |
| Take-home (annual) | $63,373 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,281 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Special Education Teacher make in Connecticut?
- The median Special Education Teacher salary in Connecticut is $82,950 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $65,040 and $99,500.
- What is the take-home pay for a Special Education Teacher in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $82,950, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $63,373 per year ($5,281 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.6%.
- How many Special Education Teacher jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 2,810 Special Education 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.