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Cooks, Fast Food average salary by city in Connecticut
- Bridgeport$37,640
- New Haven$36,530
- Hartford$36,090
- Waterbury$35,230
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | $37,640 | $35,810 | $35,300 | $31,408 | 107 |
| New Haven | $36,530 | $34,850 | $34,010 | $30,601 | 105 |
| Hartford | $36,090 | $34,880 | $34,010 | $30,266 | 103 |
| Waterbury | $35,230 | $34,180 | $34,010 | $29,650 | 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 35-2011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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