Paralegal salary and cost of hiring in Connecticut
The median paralegal in Connecticut earned $63,820 a year in May 2025[1], 1.5% above the US median of $62,890. That puts Connecticut at #14 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 23-2011. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $46,440 | $63,820 | $100,040 | |
| United States | $44,740 | $62,890 | $101,500 |
The middle half of paralegals in Connecticut earns $50,180–$80,580; the top tenth earns $100,040 or more, 2.2 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 $91,171 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $83,280 | 1,930 | |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $80,210 | 420 | |
| New Haven, CT | $81,370 | 780 | |
| Connecticut nonmetropolitan area | $63,970 | 100 | |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $78,870 | 1,600 | |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $68,820 | 260 |
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT pays the most ($67,500) and Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT the least ($56,120): $11,380 a year apart for the same job.
What a paralegal does
A paralegal supports lawyers with research, document drafting, filing and case management, under the supervision of a licensed attorney.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | +1.3% | |
| Virginia | +0.3% | |
| Connecticut | +0.0% | |
| Illinois | -0.2% | |
| Pennsylvania | -0.7% |
Questions
How much does a paralegal earn in Connecticut?
The median was $63,820 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $50,180 to $80,580.
What does it cost to employ a paralegal in Connecticut?
About $91,171 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 paralegals earn the most?
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT, with a median of $67,500 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 23-2011: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes232011.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.