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Computer Hardware Engineers average salary by city in Connecticut
- Bridgeport$168,850
- Hartford$131,050
- New Haven$120,660
- Waterbury$118,100
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | $168,850 | $202,390 | $100,150 | $117,294 | 107 |
| Hartford | $131,050 | $122,860 | $100,450 | $93,826 | 103 |
| New Haven | $120,660 | $108,060 | $90,140 | $87,375 | 105 |
| Waterbury | $118,100 | $93,590 | $85,490 | $85,752 | 100 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Connecticut tax is computed with the Department of Revenue Services' 2026 withholding rules (exemption, credit and recapture tables). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2061.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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