Sales Development Representative salary and cost of hiring in Connecticut
The median sales development representative in Connecticut earned $76,940 a year in May 2025[1], 9.9% above the US median of $69,990. That puts Connecticut at #9 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 41-3091. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $43,160 | $76,940 | $157,370 | |
| United States | $37,980 | $69,990 | $148,840 |
The middle half of sales development representatives in Connecticut earns $55,700–$103,460; the top tenth earns $157,370 or more, 3.6 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 $109,914 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 | $118,710 | 3,280 | |
| New Haven, CT | $100,400 | 1,670 | |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $99,490 | 1,180 | |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $101,060 | 3,800 | |
| Connecticut nonmetropolitan area | $97,060 | 230 | |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $95,500 | 510 |
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT pays the most ($78,380) and Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT the least ($63,750): $14,630 a year apart for the same job.
What a sales development representative does
A sales development representative (SDR) books meetings for the sales team: researches prospects, writes outreach, makes calls and qualifies leads.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | +2.9% | |
| Vermont | +0.8% | |
| Connecticut | +0.0% | |
| District of Columbia | -0.2% | |
| Minnesota | -2.0% |
Questions
How much does a sales development representative earn in Connecticut?
The median was $76,940 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $55,700 to $103,460.
What does it cost to employ a sales development representative in Connecticut?
About $109,914 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 sales development representatives earn the most?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, with a median of $78,380 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 41-3091: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes413091.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.