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Clergy average salary by city in Connecticut
- New Haven$75,640
- Bridgeport$73,730
- Hartford$72,940
- Waterbury$65,960
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven | $75,640 | $65,290 | $57,800 | $58,533 | 105 |
| Bridgeport | $73,730 | $69,280 | $61,860 | $57,294 | 107 |
| Hartford | $72,940 | $61,970 | $46,920 | $56,782 | 103 |
| Waterbury | $65,960 | $60,690 | $50,640 | $52,251 | 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.
Clergy salary in other states
More about pay in Connecticut
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 21-2011.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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