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Lawyers average salary by city in Connecticut
- Bridgeport$231,710
- Waterbury$177,300
- New Haven$174,080
- Hartford$170,110
- Norwich$155,810
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | $231,710 | $180,610 | $129,060 | $157,233 | 107 |
| Waterbury | $177,300 | $157,380 | $107,310 | $122,563 | 100 |
| New Haven | $174,080 | $166,080 | $103,400 | $120,555 | 105 |
| Hartford | $170,110 | $157,200 | $105,270 | $118,080 | 103 |
| Norwich | $155,810 | $128,040 | $95,400 | $109,164 | 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 23-1011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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