Human Resources Managers Salary in Connecticut

Human resources managers in Connecticut earn the most in Bridgeport (average $209,710 a year) and the least in Norwich ($154,830), across the 5 Connecticut metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the human resources managers average at $180,480 and the median at $165,930 for 3,020 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $164,230.

Human Resources Managers average salary by city in Connecticut

Bridgeport$209,710
Hartford$167,400
New Haven$162,690
Waterbury$162,030
Norwich$154,830

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Bridgeport	$209,710	$191,190	$150,270	$144,017	107
Hartford	$167,400	$158,180	$120,780	$116,390	103
New Haven	$162,690	$153,820	$116,310	$113,453	105
Waterbury	$162,030	$151,580	$114,360	$113,042	100
Norwich	$154,830	$141,030	$107,770	$108,552	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.

Human Resources Managers salary in other states

Human Resources Managers salary by city and state

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 11-3121.
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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