As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for City Clerk in Connecticut is $48,256, equivalent to $23 per hour, $928 weekly, or $4,021 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for City Clerk in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for City Clerk in Connecticut vary widely, spanning from $39,398 to $57,016. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($43,620) and 75th percentile ($52,841), while top earners (90th percentile) make $57,016 per year. This $9,221 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or PowerPoint, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Connecticut City Clerk often earn 6.9% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 93 companies. However, Connecticut currently ranks 7 nationwide for City Clerk job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
City Clerk Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile City Clerk Salary $39,398 CT July 01, 2026
25th Percentile City Clerk Salary $43,620 CT July 01, 2026
50th Percentile City Clerk Salary $48,256 CT July 01, 2026
75th Percentile City Clerk Salary $52,841 CT July 01, 2026
90th Percentile City Clerk Salary $57,016 CT July 01, 2026
25% $43,620 10% $39,398 90% $57,016 75% $52,841 $48,256 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a City Clerk ?

A clerk is a senior official of many municipal governments in the English-speaking world. In some communities, including most in the United States, the position is elected, but in many others, the clerk is appointed to their post. In almost all cases, the actual title of the clerk reflects the type of municipality he or she works for, thus, instead of simply being known as the clerk, the position is generally referred to as the town clerk, township clerk, city clerk, village clerk, borough clerk, board secretary, or county clerk. Other titles also exist, such as recorder. The office has exi...

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location New London, CT Avg. Salary $51,320 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Norwich, CT Avg. Salary $51,306 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location West Haven, CT Avg. Salary $51,760 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Abington, CT Avg. Salary $51,245 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Amston, CT Avg. Salary $51,374 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Andover, CT Avg. Salary $51,351 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Ansonia, CT Avg. Salary $52,344 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Ashford, CT Avg. Salary $51,189 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Avon, CT Avg. Salary $51,416 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Ballouville, CT Avg. Salary $51,201 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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