How much does a Civil Engineer make in Connecticut?

BLS puts the average Civil Engineer pay in Connecticut at $110,920 a year (BLS, May 2025). On that pay in Connecticut, after federal taxes, FICA, and Connecticut state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $81,157 annually ($6,763/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Civil Engineer in Connecticut?

On a $110,920 salary in Connecticut, your take-home pay is approximately $81,157/year or $6,763/month. Federal tax: $15,572. State tax: $5,705. FICA: $8,485.

Is $110,920 a good Civil Engineer salary?

$110,920 is the BLS average Civil Engineer pay in Connecticut, about the same as the US average of $108,670 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in Connecticut earn between $83,390 and $130,150.

How do Connecticut taxes affect Civil Engineer salaries?

Connecticut levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $110,920 is $5,705. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 26.8%.

What are the career growth prospects for Civil Engineers?

In Connecticut, the top 10% earn over $161,670 and the bottom 10% under $76,350 (BLS, May 2025). 5% growth through 2032 (faster than average). Related roles include: Structural Engineer, Environmental Engineer, Transportation Engineer, Geotechnical Engineer.

How can a Civil Engineer in Connecticut reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Civil Engineer Salary in Connecticut (2026)

Average Civil Engineer pay in Connecticut

$110,920/year

≈ $53/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $83,390–$130,150

US average: $108,670

Source: BLS, May 2025

After tax (single filer)

$81,157/year

$6,763/month · effective tax rate 26.83%

Federal $15,572
State $5,705
FICA $8,485
Take-home

Pay by role in Connecticut

Sr / Lead Civil Engineer$140,000–$225,000+ bonus
Sr Structural Engineer$125,000–$200,000+ bonus
Sr Civil Engineer (CTDOT / Transportation)$115,000–$172,000+ bonus
Sr Civil Engineer (Metro-North / Hartford Line)$118,000–$182,000+ bonus
Sr Water Resources / Environmental Engineer$108,000–$165,000+ bonus
Sr Civil Engineer (Yale / UConn / Hospital)$105,000–$162,000+ bonus

See all 10 roles with notes

See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$81,157
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$6,763
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$3,121
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$39/hr
Federal Tax	$15,572
State Tax	$5,705
FICA Taxes	$8,485
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	26.83%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all Civil Engineers earn the same — not even close

Connecticut's civil engineering market is anchored by CT transportation infrastructure (Connecticut Department of Transportation CTDOT + I-95 + I-84 + I-91 + Merritt Parkway + Wilbur Cross Parkway + the substantial post-IIJA 2021 federal funding + Metro-North Railroad New Haven Line ~~125K+ daily commuters as one of country's busiest US commuter rail lines + CTrail Hartford Line + Shore Line East), Yale-New Haven + Hartford HealthCare + Trinity Health Of New England + Yale University + UConn construction + capital projects (Yale ~$10B+ post-2024 endowment + Yale capital projects + UConn Storrs + UConn Health Farmington + the substantial CT academic medical center + university construction), CT industrial + cleared (Pratt & Whitney East Hartford RTX + Electric Boat Groton GD + Sikorsky Stratford LM + the substantial CT cleared facility civil + the substantial post-2024 EB substantial expansion), Long Island Sound coastal + the substantial post-2012 Sandy + post-2020 climate adaptation + the substantial CT coastal engineering, plus Yale School of Engineering + UConn School of Engineering CE pipeline.

Sr / Lead Civil Engineer

$140,000–$225,000+ bonus

Sr CE at CTDOT + Yale + Hartford HC + P&W + EB + Metro-North

Sr Structural Engineer

$125,000–$200,000+ bonus

Structural at CT major firms · Yale + UConn + hospital + transit

Sr Civil Engineer (CTDOT / Transportation)

$115,000–$172,000+ bonus

CTDOT + I-95 + I-84 + I-91 + Merritt + post-IIJA federal funding

Sr Civil Engineer (Metro-North / Hartford Line)

$118,000–$182,000+ bonus

Metro-North NHL + CTrail Hartford Line + Shore Line East · transit CE

Sr Water Resources / Environmental Engineer

$108,000–$165,000+ bonus

CT DEEP + Long Island Sound + post-2012 Sandy climate adaptation

Sr Civil Engineer (Yale / UConn / Hospital)

$105,000–$162,000+ bonus

Yale + UConn + Yale-New Haven + Hartford HealthCare construction CE

Sr Civil Engineer (Cleared / P&W / EB / Sikorsky)

$118,000–$182,000+ bonus

Cleared facility · P&W East Hartford + EB Groton + Sikorsky · TS/SCI

Sr Federal Civil Engineer (Naval Sub Base / USACE)

$108,000–$165,000+ bonus

Naval Sub Base New London + USACE + Coast Guard Academy · federal

Mid-Level CE (3-6 yrs)

$82,000–$118,000+ bonus

Functional CE at CT major employers · transitioning to senior band

Junior CE / EIT (0-3 yrs)

$68,000–$92,000+ bonus

Yale + UConn + Trinity + RPI + WPI · entry EIT band

Worth knowing: CT transportation infrastructure (CTDOT + I-95 + I-84 + I-91 + Merritt + Metro-North) + Yale + UConn + Yale-New Haven academic medical center construction + Pratt & Whitney + Electric Boat cleared facility tri-anchor is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state transit-rich + academic medical center + cleared CE cluster and a feature most national CE surveys understate for CT. CT transportation infrastructure (Connecticut Department of Transportation CTDOT + the substantial post-IIJA 2021 federal funding + I-95 + I-84 + I-91 + the substantial Merritt Parkway historic + Wilbur Cross Parkway). Metro-North Railroad New Haven Line (one of country's busiest US commuter rail lines + ~125K+ daily commuters + the substantial post-2020 Metro-North NYC commute corridor). CTrail Hartford Line + Shore Line East. Yale University ~$10B+ endowment + Yale capital projects + Yale-New Haven Hospital + Yale School of Medicine. Hartford HealthCare + Trinity Health Of New England + UConn Health Farmington. Pratt & Whitney East Hartford ~16K+ + Electric Boat Groton ~17K+ + Sikorsky Stratford cleared facility CE. Naval Submarine Base New London Groton + US Coast Guard Academy New London + USACE federal CE. Long Island Sound coastal + post-2012 Sandy + post-2020 climate adaptation. CT progressive top 6.99% + CT NOT a RTW state + CT property tax ~2.00% anchor the CT CE proposition.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Civil Engineers in Connecticut and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and Connecticut 2026 state rates. Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.

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