Software Developers Salary in Connecticut

Software developers in Connecticut earn the most in Bridgeport (average $163,540 a year) and the least in Norwich ($128,800), across the 5 Connecticut metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the software developers average at $141,260 and the median at $134,120 for 13,660 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $148,100.

Software Developers average salary by city in Connecticut

Bridgeport$163,540
New Haven$135,420
Hartford$134,570
Waterbury$133,600
Norwich$128,800

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Bridgeport	$163,540	$162,650	$124,970	$113,983	107
New Haven	$135,420	$133,040	$104,160	$96,525	105
Hartford	$134,570	$132,520	$105,750	$96,020	103
Waterbury	$133,600	$131,290	$101,670	$95,416	100
Norwich	$128,800	$123,780	$92,380	$92,448	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.

Software Developers salary in other states

Software Developers salary by city and state

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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 15-1252.
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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