How much does a Physician make in Connecticut?

The average Physician salary in Connecticut is around $270,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Connecticut state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $179,172 annually ($14,931/month).

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

On a $270,000 salary in Connecticut, your take-home pay is approximately $179,172/year or $14,931/month. Federal tax: $57,704. State tax: $17,140. FICA: $0.00.

Is $270,000 a good Physician salary?

$270,000 is a strong salary for a Physician — above the national median. In Connecticut, demand for this role is active.

How do Connecticut taxes affect Physician salaries?

Connecticut levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $270,000 is $17,140. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 33.6%.

What are the career growth prospects for Physicians?

3% growth through 2032 (about as fast as average). Related roles include: Family Doctor, Internist, Specialist, Surgeon, Hospitalist.

How can a Physician 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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Physician Salary in Connecticut (2026)

The average Physician in Connecticut earns around $270,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $179,172/year ($14,931/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$179,172
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$14,931
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$6,891
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$86/hr
Federal Tax	$57,704
State Tax	$17,140
FICA Taxes	$15,984
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	33.64%

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Physician Salary Ranges in Connecticut

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$195,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$270,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$425,000

/year

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Not all Physicians earn the same — not even close

Connecticut's physician market is anchored by Yale-New Haven Hospital (the only CT Level 1 trauma + Smilow Cancer Hospital + Yale School of Medicine teaching + ~1.5K+ beds + the substantial Yale-New Haven Health system as one of country's largest US health systems + post-2018 Lawrence + Memorial-LMH affiliation) + Yale School of Medicine New Haven (the substantial Yale School of Medicine + Yale-IBM Watson Health partnership + ~100+ MDs/yr + the substantial Yale Center for Clinical Investigation), Hartford HealthCare (~5+ acute care hospitals + Hartford Hospital + the substantial post-2024 HHC substantial merger activity), Trinity Health Of New England (Saint Francis Hospital Hartford + Mount Sinai Rehabilitation + the substantial Catholic system), UConn Health Center Farmington (UConn School of Medicine + ~90 MDs/yr + the only CT public AMC), Stamford Health + Bridgeport Hospital + Greenwich Hospital + Norwalk Hospital + St Vincent's Bridgeport (post-2022 Hartford HealthCare St Vincent's acquisition) + Danbury Hospital + Connecticut Children's Medical Center Hartford (the substantial pediatric anchor), Quinnipiac University Frank H. Netter School of Medicine Hamden (post-2013 founding + ~110 MDs/yr + the only CT private AMC alongside Yale), plus the substantial post-2020 CT physician demand.

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

$555,000–$925,000+ bonus

CT surgery at YNHH + Hartford Hosp + St Francis + UConn · transplant

Orthopedic Surgeon (Yale / Hartford HC)

$525,000–$895,000+ bonus

Ortho at YNHH + Hartford HC + Trinity + Stamford · sports + trauma

Anesthesiologist

$395,000–$595,000+ bonus

Anesthesia at YNHH + Hartford + UConn + Stamford + Greenwich · OR

Radiologist

$395,000–$645,000+ bonus

Diagnostic + IR at CT major systems · post-2020 imaging substantial

Hospitalist / Internal Medicine

$265,000–$415,000+ bonus

Hospitalist at YNHH + Hartford HC + Trinity + UConn · post-2020 demand

Emergency Medicine

$305,000–$485,000+ bonus

EM at YNHH Level 1 + Hartford + St Francis + Stamford ED

Family Medicine / Primary Care

$225,000–$335,000+ bonus

PCP at CT major systems + community · post-2020 PCP demand

Pediatrician

$215,000–$315,000+ bonus

Peds at Connecticut Children + Yale Peds + Hartford HC peds + community

Psychiatrist

$265,000–$385,000+ bonus

Psych at YNHH Yale Psychiatry + Hartford + IOL + UConn · BH demand

OB/GYN

$295,000–$445,000+ bonus

OB at YNHH + Hartford + Stamford + Greenwich + UConn + community

Worth knowing: Yale-New Haven Hospital the only CT Level 1 trauma + Yale School of Medicine + Yale-IBM Watson Health partnership + Hartford HealthCare + Trinity Health Of New England + UConn Health Farmington tri-anchor is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state Level 1 trauma + Yale academic medicine + multi-system integrated physician anchor and a feature most national physician surveys understate for CT. Yale-New Haven Hospital (the only CT Level 1 adult trauma + the substantial Smilow Cancer Hospital + Yale School of Medicine teaching + ~1.5K+ beds + the substantial Yale-New Haven Health system multi-hospital ~6 hospitals + the substantial post-2018 Lawrence + Memorial-LMH affiliation + the substantial post-2024 YNHH substantial growth). Yale School of Medicine New Haven (the substantial Yale-IBM Watson Health partnership + ~100+ MDs/yr + the substantial Yale Center for Clinical Investigation + the substantial Yale Cancer Center NCI-designated + the substantial post-2024 Yale substantial research). Hartford HealthCare (~5+ acute care + Hartford Hospital + the substantial post-2024 HHC substantial merger activity + post-2022 HHC-St Vincent's Bridgeport acquisition). Trinity Health Of New England (Saint Francis Hospital Hartford + the substantial Catholic). UConn Health Farmington (UConn School of Medicine + the only CT public AMC + ~90 MDs/yr). Quinnipiac Netter School Hamden post-2013 founding + ~110 MDs/yr + the only CT private AMC alongside Yale. Connecticut Children's Hartford pediatric anchor. CT IMLC since 2017 + CT progressive top 6.99% + CT property tax ~2.00% anchor the CT physician proposition.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Physicians 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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