Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers Salary in Connecticut
The median pay for a administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers in Connecticut is $87,790/year ($42.21/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $76K at the entry level to $139K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Connecticut. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $88K get you in Connecticut?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Connecticut
Entry-level administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers (10th percentile) start around $76K. Mid-career wages sit at $88K. Top earners bring in $139K or more, a $63K spread from bottom to top.
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers salary by metro in Connecticut
1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford | $94K | +7% | 200 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers make in Connecticut?
The median is $87,790 a year, that works out to about $42 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $76,440, and experienced administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers can clear $139,480. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $88K enough to live in Connecticut?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,481/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,679/month, which eats 30.6% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers salary go in Connecticut?
Connecticut has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers salary is worth about $85,332 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.