Computer Programmers pay in Connecticut
In Connecticut, the median pay for computer programmers is $64.34 an hour ($133,820 a year). About 1,650 people work in this job there.
That is 33% higher than the U.S. median ($100,390). Connecticut ranks 1st of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for computer programmers in Connecticut
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $39.48 | $82,110 |
| 25% of workers | $46.94 | $97,630 |
| Half of workers (median) | $64.34 | $133,820 |
| 75% of workers | $68.23 | $141,920 |
| 90% of workers | $68.23 | $141,920 |
Computer Programmers pay in Connecticut metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford | $141,920 | 1,150 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury | $130,790 | 0 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic | $116,370 | 0 |
| New Haven | $105,790 | 0 |
Connecticut unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for computer programmers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: -7.3% over ten years, declining · about 4,400 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Software Developers | $134,120 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $70,210 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $109,600 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $127,720 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $105,880 |
| Computer Network Architects | $143,890 |
| Information Security Analysts | $130,570 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $97,740 |
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