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Waiters and Waitresses average salary by city in Connecticut
- Norwich$49,340
- Bridgeport$46,300
- Hartford$46,200
- New Haven$46,010
- Waterbury$43,740
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich | $49,340 | $37,880 | $35,150 | $40,051 | 100 |
| Bridgeport | $46,300 | $38,820 | $35,680 | $37,732 | 107 |
| Hartford | $46,200 | $37,200 | $35,270 | $37,656 | 103 |
| New Haven | $46,010 | $37,900 | $35,540 | $37,511 | 105 |
| Waterbury | $43,740 | $36,890 | $34,010 | $35,819 | 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 35-3031.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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