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Security Guards average salary by city in Connecticut
- New Haven$49,260
- Bridgeport$46,730
- Hartford$44,490
- Norwich$42,870
- Waterbury$42,220
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven | $49,260 | $45,060 | $36,910 | $39,990 | 105 |
| Bridgeport | $46,730 | $44,390 | $37,240 | $38,060 | 107 |
| Hartford | $44,490 | $39,060 | $36,090 | $36,351 | 103 |
| Norwich | $42,870 | $35,510 | $34,010 | $35,196 | 100 |
| Waterbury | $42,220 | $38,720 | $37,210 | $34,700 | 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 33-9032.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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