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Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria average salary by city in Connecticut
- Bridgeport$48,510
- New Haven$46,860
- Hartford$46,320
- Norwich$44,030
- Waterbury$43,490
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | $48,510 | $47,380 | $44,340 | $39,418 | 107 |
| New Haven | $46,860 | $46,000 | $39,840 | $38,159 | 105 |
| Hartford | $46,320 | $46,650 | $39,470 | $37,747 | 103 |
| Norwich | $44,030 | $44,510 | $38,690 | $36,000 | 100 |
| Waterbury | $43,490 | $44,110 | $38,450 | $35,628 | 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 35-2012.
- 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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