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Detectives and Criminal Investigators average salary by city in Connecticut
- New Haven$116,070
- Bridgeport$100,820
- Hartford$99,500
- Waterbury$93,720
- Norwich$92,820
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven | $116,070 | $96,790 | $94,710 | $84,446 | 105 |
| Bridgeport | $100,820 | $98,620 | $88,390 | $74,733 | 107 |
| Hartford | $99,500 | $98,690 | $85,020 | $73,881 | 103 |
| Waterbury | $93,720 | $94,470 | $93,720 | $70,157 | 100 |
| Norwich | $92,820 | $86,440 | $82,900 | $69,574 | 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 33-3021.
- 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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