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Substance Abuse Counselor Salary in Connecticut (2026)
$30.57 per hour · take-home ≈ $50,527/year ($4,211/month) for a single filer
Substance Abuse Counselor pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $44,080 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,250 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $63,590 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $80,040 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $99,540 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,540 Substance Abuse Counselor jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 21-1018, “Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median Substance Abuse Counselor salary of $63,590 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 $50,527 — an effective tax rate of 20.5%.
| Gross (median) | $63,590 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,451 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,865 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$2,747 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,527 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,211 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Substance Abuse Counselor make in Connecticut?
- The median Substance Abuse Counselor salary in Connecticut is $63,590 per year ($30.57 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,250 and $80,040.
- What is the take-home pay for a Substance Abuse Counselor in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $63,590, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $50,527 per year ($4,211 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.5%.
- How many Substance Abuse Counselor jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 7,540 Substance Abuse Counselor 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.