Software Developers Salary in Connecticut
At $134,120 a year, the median for software developers in Connecticut is close to the national median of $135,980 (−1%); Connecticut ranks 13th of 50 states by median. Software Developers earn 2.2 times the median across all occupations in Connecticut ($59,690). Among neighbouring states, New York and Massachusetts pay more (up to $166,180 in New York) and Rhode Island pays less (down to $130,590 in Rhode Island). Connecticut employs 13,660 software developers, 8.05 per 1,000 jobs, the 26th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.74 means it is less common in Connecticut than nationally.
Connecticut vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Connecticut | Hourly | $41.31 | $50.84 | $64.48 | $80.02 | $98.64 | $67.91 | 13,660 | 8.06 | 0.74 |
| Annual | $85,930 | $105,750 | $134,120 | $166,440 | $205,160 | $141,260 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $39.64 | $50.58 | $65.38 | $82.68 | $103.21 | $71.20 | 1,687,890 | – | – |
| Annual | $82,460 | $105,210 | $135,980 | $171,980 | $214,670 | $148,100 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 13th of 50 states
- Rank by employment
- 26th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.74
- Jobs per 1,000
- 8.06
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Connecticut's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Connecticut
5 metropolitan areas and 1 nonmetropolitan area touching Connecticut publish a row for software developers, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $78.20 | $162,650 | $102,200 | $223,320 | 3,090 | 7.64 | 0.70 |
| New Haven, CT | $63.96 | $133,040 | $78,980 | $177,470 | 1,190 | 4.24 | 0.39 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $63.71 | $132,520 | $86,800 | $176,390 | 6,010 | 10.02 | 0.92 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $63.12 | $131,290 | $79,540 | $193,460 | 730 | 4.56 | 0.42 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $59.51 | $123,780 | $86,100 | $171,250 | 1,060 | 8.41 | 0.77 |
| Connecticut nonmetropolitan area | $65.24 | $135,690 | $76,160 | $172,380 | 110 | 1.68 | 0.16 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $64.48 | $134,120 | 13,660 | 0.74 |
| Massachusetts | $79.43 | $165,210 | 48,190 | 1.22 |
| New York | $79.89 | $166,180 | 113,510 | 1.08 |
| Rhode Island | $62.78 | $130,590 | 5,070 | 0.93 |
See the national page for Software Developers (every state ranked) and the Connecticut wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Connecticut estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.