HR Assistant salary and cost of hiring in Connecticut
The median HR assistant in Connecticut earned $54,130 a year in May 2025[1], 7.0% above the US median of $50,610. That puts Connecticut at #11 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 43-4161. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $41,810 | $54,130 | $74,610 | |
| United States | $37,340 | $50,610 | $68,280 |
The middle half of HR assistants in Connecticut earns $47,100–$61,740; the top tenth earns $74,610 or more, 1.8 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the Connecticut median that makes about $77,329 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Pay by metro area in Connecticut
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $68,420 | 240 | |
| New Haven, CT | $65,120 | 140 | |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $59,380 | 60 | |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $57,890 | 90 | |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $60,100 | 320 |
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT pays the most ($57,200) and Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT the least ($51,860): $5,340 a year apart for the same job.
What an HR assistant does
An HR assistant runs the admin side of people work: job posts, interview scheduling, onboarding paperwork, employee records and HR questions.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | +0.7% | |
| New Jersey | +0.5% | |
| Connecticut | +0.0% | |
| Oregon | -1.1% | |
| North Dakota | -2.1% |
Questions
How much does an HR assistant earn in Connecticut?
The median was $54,130 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $47,100 to $61,740.
What does it cost to employ an HR assistant in Connecticut?
About $77,329 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Connecticut do HR assistants earn the most?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, with a median of $57,200 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-4161: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes434161.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-05.