Public-Sector Pay in Connecticut
25 roles at 14 employers · updated October 2026
What Connecticut's cities, counties, school districts and other public employers pay, taken from their own job postings:
How Connecticut public-sector pay is spread
Each role placed by the midpoint of its newest posted range, as full-time yearly pay.
Roles
| <$40k | 2 |
|---|---|
| $40k | 9 |
| $60k | 6 |
| $80k | 8 |
| $100k | 0 |
| $120k | 0 |
| $140k | 0 |
| $160k | 0 |
| $180k | 0 |
| $200k+ | 0 |
Common roles across Connecticut employers
Lowest to highest posted range for the role, across every employer that posted it.
Highest posted pay in Connecticut's public sector
Who is hiring now
Open postings with published pay, by employer.
Postings by employer type
Last 12 months of postings with published pay.
Pay by employer
Newest posted range for each role. Open an employer to see its roles; each role links to its full pay history.
New Haven Public School, CT9 roles · 100 postings · 22 openPay overview →Open jobs →
Consolidated School District of New Britain, CT1 role · 26 postings · 9 openOpen jobs →
New London Public Schools, CT1 role · 19 postings · 6 openOpen jobs →
Cheshire Public Schools, CT1 role · 16 postings · 3 openOpen jobs →
Plainville Community Schools, CT1 role · 14 postingsOpen jobs →
East Haven Public Schools, CT1 role · 8 postings · 4 openOpen jobs →
Ridgefield Public Schools, CT1 role · 6 postings · 3 openOpen jobs →
Town of Wallingford, CT1 role · 6 postings
City of Norwalk, CT1 role · 5 postings · 1 openOpen jobs →
Connecticut State Community College1 role · 5 postingsOpen jobs →
Farmington Public Schools, CT1 role · 5 postings · 2 openOpen jobs →
No roles match that filter.
Public-sector pay in Connecticut: FAQ
Which public-sector jobs pay the most in Connecticut?
The highest posted ranges are Elementary Teacher at New Haven Public School, CT ($53,220–$108,047/yr); Special Education Teacher at New Haven Public School, CT ($53,220–$108,047/yr); Science Teacher at New Haven Public School, CT ($53,220–$108,047/yr); Physical Education Health Teacher at New Haven Public School, CT ($53,220–$108,047/yr); Art Teacher at New Haven Public School, CT ($53,220–$108,047/yr).
How much do Connecticut public employers pay a Paraeducator?
5 Connecticut public employers posted Paraeducator pay in the last 12 months, ranging ≈$24k–$64k/yr. The highest range was posted by Windsor Locks Public Schools, CT.
How much do Connecticut public employers pay a Special Education Paraprofessional?
3 Connecticut public employers posted Special Education Paraprofessional pay in the last 12 months, ranging $18–$29.11/hr. The highest range was posted by Farmington Public Schools, CT.
Where do these pay figures come from?
From the employers' own job postings over the last 12 months. Each range is shown as posted; nothing is averaged or estimated. The bars convert hourly and daily pay to a full-time year (2,080 hours or 260 days) only so roles can be compared.