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Job Salary Guide ยท 2026

Project Manager Salary After Tax in New Haven

Based on BLS OEWS data ยท CT ยท Single filer

Rent: ComfortableCOL Index: 1.16

Project Manager Salary Range

25th Percentile

$85,000

Take-home:

$63,958

$5,330/mo

Entry to mid-level

Median

$110,000

Take-home:

$80,121

$6,677/mo

Typical salary

75th Percentile

$140,000

Take-home:

$98,993

$8,249/mo

Senior / specialist

Tax Breakdown

At median salary of $110,000

Gross Salary$110,000
Federal Tax(14.4%)โ€“$15,814
CT State Taxโ€“$5,650
Social Securityโ€“$6,820
Medicareโ€“$1,595
Annual Take-Home$80,121
$6,677Monthly
$3,082Bi-Weekly
27.16%Effective Rate

Cost of Living in New Haven

Rent-to-income ratio (1BR)23.2% โ€” Comfortable

1BR Monthly Rent

$1,550/mo

2BR Monthly Rent

$1,950/mo

COL Index

1.16

Comfortable Rent Max

$1,669/mo

50 / 30 / 20 Budget Planner

Based on your monthly take-home of $6,677 ($80,124/yr)

Needs 50%Wants 30%Savings 20%
Needs50%

$3,339

per month

  • โ€บRent / mortgage
  • โ€บGroceries
  • โ€บUtilities
  • โ€บInsurance
  • โ€บMinimum debt payments
  • โ€บTransportation
Wants30%

$2,003

per month

  • โ€บDining out
  • โ€บStreaming services
  • โ€บGym
  • โ€บHobbies
  • โ€บTravel
  • โ€บShopping
Savings20%

$1,335

per month

  • โ€บEmergency fund
  • โ€บ401(k) / IRA
  • โ€บInvestments
  • โ€บDown payment fund
  • โ€บDebt payoff (extra)

Needs / year

$40,062

Wants / year

$24,037

Savings / year

$16,025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Project Manager salary in New Haven?

The median Project Manager salary in New Haven (CT) is $110,000 per year based on BLS OEWS data. The 25th percentile is $85,000 and the 75th percentile is $140,000.

What is the take-home pay for a Project Manager in New Haven?

At the median salary of $110,000, a Project Manager in CT takes home approximately $80,121 per year ($6,677/month) after federal and state taxes. The effective tax rate is 27.16%.

Can a Project Manager afford rent in New Haven?

The average 1-bedroom rent in New Haven is $1,550/month. On the median Project Manager salary, your rent-to-income ratio is 23.2%, which is "Comfortable". Financial experts recommend keeping rent below 25โ€“30% of take-home pay ($1,669/month at this salary).

How does cost of living affect Project Manager salaries in New Haven?

New Haven has a cost-of-living index of 1.16 (1.00 = national average). New Haven is 16% more expensive than the US average, which reduces the real purchasing power of the Project Manager salary.