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Paralegals and Legal Assistants average salary by city in Connecticut
- Hartford$71,590
- Waterbury$69,770
- Bridgeport$68,910
- New Haven$66,280
- Norwich$60,570
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford | $71,590 | $67,500 | $50,180 | $55,906 | 103 |
| Waterbury | $69,770 | $64,570 | $53,590 | $54,751 | 100 |
| Bridgeport | $68,910 | $59,950 | $57,200 | $54,193 | 107 |
| New Haven | $66,280 | $63,390 | $47,580 | $52,491 | 105 |
| Norwich | $60,570 | $56,120 | $49,680 | $48,450 | 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 23-2011.
- 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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