Software Engineer salary in Hartford, CT
Based on 793 certified H-1B filings in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Rocky Hill, Bloomfield, South Windsor, Farmington, Manchester.
Also listed as: Software Developer, Software Development Engineer, SDE
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $103,542 |
| 25th | $106,475 |
| 50th (median) | $126,942 |
| 75th | $147,430 |
| 90th | $165,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $87,360 | $86,133 | $102,000 | 467 |
| FY2021 | $97,900 | $85,571 | $116,367 | 465 |
| FY2022 | $100,000 | $84,781 | $115,918 | 448 |
| FY2023 | $111,738 | $96,054 | $127,400 | 341 |
| FY2024 | $116,700 | $98,155 | $136,282 | 349 |
| FY2025 | $124,758 | $105,000 | $140,000 | 335 |
| FY2026 | $126,942 | $106,476 | $150,000 | 458 |
Cost of living
Hartford's median Software Engineer salary of $126,942 is worth about $123,500 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Hartford = 102.7).
Compared with all workers here
All Software Developers in the Hartford, CT area earned a median of $132,520 in May 2025 (6,010 employed). The H-1B median here is $126,942, 4% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| CVS Health | $135,000 | 79 |
| LTIMindtree | $106,475 | 71 |
| Hartford Fire Insurance Company | $148,500 | 66 |
| Aetna | $135,833 | 61 |
| The Travelers Indemnity Company | $135,400 | 41 |
| Capgemini America | $127,050 | 36 |
| Cigna-Evernorth Services | $158,238 | 23 |
| Deloitte | $147,430 | 15 |
| EY | $176,105 | 14 |
| Selective Insurance Company of America | $140,000 | 14 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $90,000 | 53 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $106,476 | 337 |
| Senior · Level III | $134,800 | 211 |
| Expert · Level IV | $159,100 | 166 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $85,987 | $90,000 | 53 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $106,475 | $106,476 | 337 |
| Senior · Level III | $126,942 | $134,800 | 211 |
| Expert · Level IV | $147,430 | $159,100 | 166 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.