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Firefighters average salary by city in Connecticut
- Bridgeport$79,190
- New Haven$76,250
- Waterbury$74,440
- Hartford$71,430
- Norwich$64,070
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | $79,190 | $81,680 | $78,990 | $60,810 | 107 |
| New Haven | $76,250 | $79,380 | $74,590 | $58,928 | 105 |
| Waterbury | $74,440 | $77,630 | $67,360 | $57,754 | 100 |
| Hartford | $71,430 | $75,990 | $61,900 | $55,827 | 103 |
| Norwich | $64,070 | $62,850 | $57,790 | $50,865 | 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 33-2011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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