Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates. Data captured September 30, 2026.
Pay in Connecticut, all employers Sourced
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (SOC 21-1092) in Connecticut, all employers combined: BLS state estimates do not separate government from private.
| Measure | CT |
|---|---|
| Workers | 1,200 |
| 10th percentile | $68,330 |
| Median | $97,350 |
| 90th percentile | $126,680 |
| National median, government employers | $67,120 |
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.
Pension in Connecticut
State employees: State public safety
| Plan | Accrual | Normal retirement | Employee pays | Social Security |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut SERS Tier IV - Hazardous Duty Tier IV hazardous duty | — | any age with 25 years of hazardous duty service | 9% | Not stated |
Local employees: Local police and firefighters
| Plan | Accrual | Normal retirement | Employee pays | Social Security |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Municipal Employees' Retirement System (CMERS) Current provisions (SPD revised July 1, 2023) | 2% | any age with 25 years of aggregate service | Set by the employer | Varies |
The statewide plan a new hire usually joins. Some cities and counties run their own plans; check with the employer. Each plan's formula, vesting, cost-of-living adjustment and retiree health are on the Connecticut pension plans list.
Source: State retirement systems, Official state retirement system pages, member handbooks and statutes. Data captured October 2, 2026.
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Requirements, hiring process, training, schedule and day-to-day work are on the national Probation Officer page.
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