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Private Detectives and Investigators average salary by city in Connecticut
- Hartford$68,320
- Waterbury$63,850
- Bridgeport$63,460
- New Haven$61,130
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford | $68,320 | $77,540 | $44,650 | $53,811 | 103 |
| Waterbury | $63,850 | $76,630 | $42,590 | $50,728 | 100 |
| Bridgeport | $63,460 | $64,080 | $42,980 | $50,464 | 107 |
| New Haven | $61,130 | $65,030 | $40,230 | $48,845 | 105 |
*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 33-9021.
- 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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