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Truck Driver Salary in Connecticut (2026)
$29.08 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,207/year ($4,017/month) for a single filer
Truck Driver pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,160 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $51,590 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $60,490 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $69,970 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $77,360 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 15,740 Truck Driver jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 53-3032, “Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median Truck Driver salary of $60,490 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 $48,207 — an effective tax rate of 20.3%.
| Gross (median) | $60,490 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,079 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,627 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$2,577 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,207 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,017 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Connecticut paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Truck Driver make in Connecticut?
- The median Truck Driver salary in Connecticut is $60,490 per year ($29.08 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $51,590 and $69,970.
- What is the take-home pay for a Truck Driver in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $60,490, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $48,207 per year ($4,017 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.3%.
- How many Truck Driver jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 15,740 Truck Driver 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.