Software Developers pay in Connecticut
In Connecticut, the median pay for software developers is $64.48 an hour ($134,120 a year). About 13,660 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($135,980). Connecticut ranks 13th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for software developers in Connecticut
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $41.31 | $85,930 |
| 25% of workers | $50.84 | $105,750 |
| Half of workers (median) | $64.48 | $134,120 |
| 75% of workers | $80.02 | $166,440 |
| 90% of workers | $98.64 | $205,160 |
Software Developers pay in Connecticut metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury | $162,650 | 3,090 |
| New Haven | $133,040 | 1,190 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford | $132,520 | 6,010 |
| Waterbury-Shelton | $131,290 | 730 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic | $123,780 | 1,060 |
Connecticut unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for software developers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +10.2% over ten years, much faster than average · about 95,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Connecticut
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| 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 Programmers | $133,820 |
| Computer Network Architects | $143,890 |
| Information Security Analysts | $130,570 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $97,740 |
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