Pay by type of employer

Typical pay for everyone paid, grouped by the kind of employer. Select a type to see each employer.

State government73,770 people · 68 employers$71,772

State agencies by what they do

What stands out in Connecticut

Employers whose pay looks different from others like them, with the comparison spelled out.

+7.3%
People paid by Legislative Management in both 2024 and 2025 saw their pay change by a typical +7.3%.
Usual among the 15 other state agencies in Connecticut in our data: +4.4%.
Legislative Management →
29¢
Of every dollar Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection paid in 2025, about 29 cents was overtime.
Usual among the 10 other state agencies in Connecticut in our data: about 3 cents. Highest of 11.
Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection →

Most common jobs

Typical pay for each job in Connecticut, 2025. Select a job to see where people do it and how pay varies.

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Pay by job group

Typical pay for related jobs grouped together, such as police, fire and security. Select a group to see each job.

Highest paid in Connecticut state government, 2025

1Daniel HurleySpecial Payment · University of Connecticut$8,876,772
2Geno AuriemmaSpecial Payment · University of Connecticut$2,305,000
3Isaac L. MossUchc Faculty · UConn Health Center$2,149,127
4Hilary OnyiukeUchc Faculty · UConn Health Center$1,823,797
5Hao FengUchc Faculty · UConn Health Center$1,811,758
6Hardeep SinghUchc Faculty · UConn Health Center$1,756,997
7James Lawrence MoraSpecial Payment · University of Connecticut$1,583,077
8Geno AuriemmaSpecial Payment · University of Connecticut$1,472,500
9Ketan R. BulsaraUchc Faculty · UConn Health Center$1,252,090
10Daniel HurleySpecial Payment · University of Connecticut$1,000,000

Where this data comes from

Connecticut Office of the State Comptroller
Years we cover: 2016–2025 · Matches the agency's latest release
Official website: osc.ct.gov ↗

Common questions

Are public employee salaries public in Connecticut?

Yes. Connecticut Office of the State Comptroller publishes public employee pay records. We collect them, add context, and link to the agency's official website.

How often is this updated?

CT Office of the State Comptroller: the agency updates it every pay period.

Why can't I find someone?

We only cover the employers listed on this page. Some agencies withhold names for safety reasons (for example certain public-safety staff); those people count in the totals but are never named. Names are listed on each employer's page.

How much do Connecticut public employees make?

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