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Connecticut Teacher Salary 

Connecticut Teacher’s Starting Salary for the 2022 to 2023 school year is between $47,000 and $66,699 for a beginning teacher with a bachelor’s degree and no experience.  

Teachers in Connecticut earn an average salary of $87,275 a year, But a realistic number that a teacher makes depends on many factors; years of service within the school district is the most significant factor. And a close second is the degree level; after that, it depends on where you work in Connecticut. Do you teach for 10 or 12 months? Do you give training or Coach? All these factors determine the salary of a Connecticut State teacher. Below you will find a list of School Districts in Connecticut; click on the one you want to know the realistic teacher salary.

Waterbury has the highest starting Salary in Connecticut State at $51,341. This is 35% more than New Haven’s $38,000, with the lowest starting salary on our list. However, Stamford has the most significant pay bump for a master’s degree in the first year at $4,816, while New Haven has the lowest raise for a master’s in the first year at $500. With a Doctorate, your best option is Stamford. Because it has the highest starting salary for a Ph.D. at $61,121, this is also the most significant increase at $11,437. New Haven has the lowest Starting salary for a Ph.D. at $39,000  because of the smallest increase for a Doctorate at $1,000.


Connecticut School District Teacher Salary Chart 2023

School Districts

Bachelors

Masters

Doctorate

Waterbury

$51,341

$53,026

$54,711

Danbury

$50,159

$54,097

$60,077

Stamford

$49,684

$54,500

$61,121

Bridgeport

$45,591

$46,880

$47,310

Hartford

$43,332

$46,539

$48,943

New Haven

$38,000

$38,550

$39,000

what’s more, the job market for teachers is substantial.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that jobs as school teachers will grow by 20% through 2026. Please consider that many colleges and universities offer tuition reimbursement programs to attract prospective college graduates who majored in education. Check with your local school district to learn more about their teacher salary policies and what kinds of scholarships are available to prospective students who plan on becoming a teacher one day.

How Much Does a Teacher Make in Your District? Please see the Salary Schedule by District below; if you can’t find yours, we are probably working on it and will post it soon.