Government Jobs in Connecticut: Employers & Pay

774

local governments (2022)

counties

178

cities, towns and townships

430

special districts

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments — Government Organization. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Connecticut state government pay plan

Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Statewide Human Resources publishes the classification and pay plan for Connecticut state employees: 2,664 job classes and 2,563 pay grades, effective June 26, 2026. Below are the classes that match GovJobsWiki jobs, with annual ranges converted from the plan's published rates.

Job	Classes in the CT plan	Annual range
Accountant (government)	Assistant Accountant, Accountant, Associate Accountant 3 classes	$69,320 – $122,027
Administrative Assistant (government)	Administrative Assistant, Administrative Assistant (Confidential) 2 classes	$67,007 – $88,446
Bank / Financial Examiner	Financial Examiner, Associate Financial Examiner, Principal Financial Examiner 3 classes	$82,261 – $133,870
Budget Analyst	Budget Analyst, Budget Specialist, Principal Budget Specialist 3 classes	$87,787 – $178,920
Civil Engineer (DOT / city / county)	Engineer Trainee (35 Hour), Civil Engineer 1 (35 Hour), +26 more 28 classes	$58,802 – $160,491
Contract / Procurement Specialist	Contract Specialist 1 class	$99,580 – $127,777
Correctional Counselor / Case Manager	Correctional Counselor Trainee, Correctional Counselor 2 classes	$56,400 – $93,748
Correctional Officer (state prison)	Correction Officer Cadet, Correction Officer 2 classes	$50,760 – $74,297
Court Reporter (official)	Hearing Reporter (Motor Vehicle) (DMV), Hearing Reporter (Workers' Compensation Commission) (WCC) 2 classes	$67,007 – $90,689
Crime Scene Investigator / Forensic Technician	Forensic Technician 1 (35 Hour), Forensic Technician 2 (35 Hour) 2 classes	$48,193 – $77,966
Custodian (schools & public buildings)	Custodian (37.5 Hour), Lead Custodian (37.5 Hour), +2 more 4 classes	$43,301 – $61,834
Detective / Criminal Investigator	Special Investigator (General), Special Investigator (Medical Examiner), +3 more 5 classes	$76,442 – $111,349
Emergency Management Specialist	Emergency Management Program Specialist 1 class	$86,210 – $111,349
Engineering Technician (DOT)	Transportation Technician Trainee (40 Hour), Transportation Technician (40 Hour) 2 classes	$55,463 – $83,630
Environmental Compliance Inspector	Environmental Compliance Specialist 1 (35 Hour), Environmental Compliance Specialist 1 (37.5 Hour), +7 more 9 classes	$50,862 – $110,258
Environmental Engineer	Environmental Engineer 1 (Environmental Protection) (35 Hour), Environmental Engineer 1 (Public Health) (35 Hour), +16 more 18 classes	$61,698 – $132,381
Environmental Scientist (government)	Environmental Analyst 1 (35 Hour), Environmental Analyst 1 (37.5 Hour), +7 more 9 classes	$61,698 – $132,381
Epidemiologist	Epidemiologist 1 (Infectious/Chronic Diseases) (35 Hour), Epidemiologist 1 (Toxic Hazards) (35 Hour), +6 more 8 classes	$63,901 – $141,189
Fire Inspector / Fire Marshal	Fire Inspector 1 class	$77,998 – $96,768
GIS Analyst / Specialist	Geographic Information Systems Technician, Geographic Information Systems Technician (37.5 Hour), Geographic Information Systems Technician (40 Hour) 3 classes	$53,336 – $83,630
Government Attorney (agency counsel)	Staff Attorney 1–3, Staff Attorney 1 (Confidential), +2 more 6 classes	$90,426 – $156,628
Human Resources Specialist (government)	Human Resources Generalist 1–3, Human Resources Specialist, Principal Human Resources Specialist 5 classes	$75,833 – $135,944
IRS Revenue Agent / Tax Examiner	Revenue Agent 1–3, Revenue Examiner 1–4 7 classes	$69,320 – $137,277
IT Specialist (government)	Information Technology Analyst Trainee (35 Hour), Information Technology Analyst Trainee (37.5 Hour), +13 more 15 classes	$62,791 – $150,820
Lifeguard (city / state beaches & pools)	Lifeguard 1 class	No fixed rate
Office Clerk / Clerk Typist (government)	Clerk, Clerk Typist, +4 more 6 classes	$43,212 – $68,003
Parole Officer	Parole Officer Trainee, Parole Officer 1–2 3 classes	$62,233 – $124,326
Policy / Management Analyst	Planning Analyst, Lead Planning Analyst, Senior Policy Advisor 3 classes	$82,261 – $178,920
Social Worker (government)	Social Worker Trainee - Social And Human Services, Licensed Master Social Worker (35 Hour), +8 more 10 classes	$63,596 – $122,474
State Trooper / Highway Patrol Officer	State Police Trooper, State Police Trooper First Class, State Police Trooper Trainee 3 classes	$76,625 – $119,023
Stationary Engineer (public facilities)	Stationary Engineer (37.5 Hour), Stationary Engineer (40 Hour), +2 more 4 classes	$59,592 – $93,946
Urban / City Planner	Transportation Planner 1 (35 Hour), Transportation Planner 1 (37.5 Hour), +4 more 6 classes	$69,900 – $132,381
Veterans Service Officer	Veterans Services Officer 1 class	$75,596 – $96,401
Victim Advocate	Victim Advocate 1 class	$122,155 – $221,942
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor	Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee (35 Hour), Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee (37.5 Hour), +11 more 13 classes	$57,753 – $121,709
Wildland Firefighter	Firefighter 1 class	$77,998 – $96,768

Classes are matched to jobs by title (GovJobsWiki editorial rule).

Source: Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Statewide Human Resources, Connecticut State Employee Compensation Plans and Job Class Specifications. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Public employers in Connecticut

Fire departments · 92

Employer	City	Career firefighters	Website
New Haven Fire Department	New Haven	400	—
Hartford Fire Department	Hartford	354	Official site
Bridgeport Fire Department	Bridgeport	288	—
Stamford Fire Department	Stamford	262	Official site
Waterbury Fire Department	Waterbury	250	Official site
New Britain Fire Department	New Britain	141	—
City of Norwalk Fire Department	Norwalk	140	Official site
East Hartford Fire Department	East Hartford	132	—
Milford Fire Rescue	Milford	112	Official site
Danbury Fire Department	Danbury	110	—

All 92 fire departments in Connecticut →

Transit agencies · 18

Employer	City	Vehicles operated directly	Website
Connecticut Department of Transportation - CTTRANSIT - Hartford Division	Hartford	213	Official site
Connecticut Department of Transportation - CTTRANSIT New Haven Division	Hartford	99	Official site
Connecticut Department of Transportation- CTTransit Waterbury- NET	Watertown	62	Official site
Norwalk Transit District	Norwalk	61	Official site
Greater New Haven Transit District	Hamden	51	Official site
Connecticut Department of Transportation - CTTRANSIT Stamford Division	Hartford	43	Official site
Housatonic Area Regional Transit	Danbury	41	Official site
Greater Bridgeport Transit Authority	Bridgeport	40	Official site
Windham Region Transit District	Mansfield Center	26	Official site
Southeast Area Transit District	Preston	24	Official site

All 18 transit agencies in Connecticut →

School districts · 168

Employer	City	Teachers (FTE)	Website
New Haven School District	New Haven	1,568	Official site
Waterbury School District	Waterbury	1,461	Official site
Bridgeport School District	Bridgeport	1,372	Official site
Stamford School District	Stamford	1,323	Official site
Hartford School District	Hartford	1,151	Official site
Norwalk School District	Norwalk	914	Official site
Fairfield School District	Fairfield	861	Official site
Danbury School District	Danbury	844	Official site
Greenwich School District	Greenwich	777	Official site
New Britain School District	New Britain	777	Official site

All 168 school districts in Connecticut →

Police departments · 95

Municipal and county police departments in the FBI's law-enforcement agency list. Staff size is not yet collected for this kind of employer.

All 95 police departments in Connecticut →

Campus police departments · 6

College and university police departments in the FBI's law-enforcement agency list. Staff size is not yet collected for this kind of employer.

All 6 campus police departments in Connecticut →

Sources: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA), National Fire Department Registry; Federal Transit Administration, National Transit Database 2024 — Reporter Agency Information; National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data, 2024–25 local education agency universe (directory and staff); Federal Bureau of Investigation, Crime Data Explorer — law-enforcement agencies by state (API). Data captured September 30, 2026.

Pay for government jobs in Connecticut

Median wage in Connecticut for each job's occupation (all employers in the state), next to the national median in government. Largest occupations first.

Job	Workers in CT	Median in CT	National, government
Correctional Nurse SOC 29-1141	40,110	$102,740	$100,490
Public Health Nurse SOC 29-1141	40,110	$102,740	$100,490
School Nurse SOC 29-1141	40,110	$102,740	$100,490
VA Nurse (Veterans Affairs) SOC 29-1141	40,110	$102,740	$100,490
City / County Manager SOC 11-1021	39,070	$137,220	$137,300
Custodian (schools & public buildings) SOC 37-2011	28,740	$37,960	$39,640
IRS Customer Service Representative SOC 43-4051	24,490	$48,090	$45,860
Office Clerk / Clerk Typist (government) SOC 43-9061	23,190	$48,280	$46,170
Administrative Assistant (government) SOC 43-6014	22,650	$57,210	$48,290
School Secretary / Office Manager SOC 43-6014	22,650	$57,210	$48,290
Paraprofessional / Teacher Aide SOC 25-9045	19,740	$38,110	$36,990
Accountant (government) SOC 13-2011	16,770	$97,550	$81,390
Government Auditor SOC 13-2011	16,770	$97,550	$81,390
Elementary School Teacher SOC 25-2021	16,330	$80,600	$65,310
Public School Teacher (hub) SOC 25-2021	16,330	$80,600	$65,310
ESL / ELL Teacher SOC 25-2031	14,800	$80,970	$74,220
High School Teacher SOC 25-2031	14,800	$80,970	$74,220
Parks / Grounds Maintenance Worker SOC 37-3011	13,490	$45,740	$40,080
Human Resources Specialist (government) SOC 13-1071	9,010	$82,890	$80,330
Government Attorney (agency counsel) SOC 23-1011	8,420	$163,600	$134,680
Prosecutor / Assistant District Attorney SOC 23-1011	8,420	$163,600	$134,680
Public Defender SOC 23-1011	8,420	$163,600	$134,680
Policy / Management Analyst SOC 13-1111	8,000	$104,960	$96,570
Program Analyst (federal) SOC 13-1111	8,000	$104,960	$96,570
School Bus Driver SOC 53-3051	7,970	$61,520	$46,500
Middle School Teacher SOC 25-2022	7,920	$93,610	$65,300
Border Patrol Agent SOC 33-3051	6,500	$82,170	$76,300
Campus / University Police Officer SOC 33-3051	6,500	$82,170	$76,300
CBP Officer (Customs & Border Protection) SOC 33-3051	6,500	$82,170	$76,300
Deputy Sheriff SOC 33-3051	6,500	$82,170	$76,300

Several jobs can share one occupation code.

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.

Government jobs in Connecticut