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Substitute Teacher Salary in Connecticut (2026)
$18.49 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,602/year ($2,633/month) for a single filer
Substitute Teacher pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,050 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,590 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $38,460 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $46,450 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $63,980 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,950 Substitute Teacher jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 25-3031, “Substitute Teachers, Short-Term”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median Substitute Teacher salary of $38,460 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 $31,602 — an effective tax rate of 17.8%.
| Gross (median) | $38,460 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,435 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,942 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$1,481 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,602 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,633 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Substitute Teacher make in Connecticut?
- The median Substitute Teacher salary in Connecticut is $38,460 per year ($18.49 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,590 and $46,450.
- What is the take-home pay for a Substitute Teacher in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $38,460, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $31,602 per year ($2,633 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.8%.
- How many Substitute Teacher jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 5,950 Substitute 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.