As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Linguist in Connecticut is $73,134, equivalent to $35 per hour, $1,406 weekly, or $6,095 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Linguist in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Linguist in Connecticut vary widely, spanning from $57,641 to $87,755. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($65,025) and 75th percentile ($80,787), while top earners (90th percentile) make $87,755 per year. This $15,762 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Customer Retention, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Connecticut Linguist often earn 6.9% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 42 companies. However, Connecticut currently ranks 7 nationwide for Linguist 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
Linguist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Linguist Salary $57,641 CT January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Linguist Salary $65,025 CT January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Linguist Salary $73,134 CT January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Linguist Salary $80,787 CT January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Linguist Salary $87,755 CT January 01, 2026
25% $65,025 10% $57,641 90% $87,755 75% $80,787 $73,134 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Linguist ?

Linguistics is the scientific study of language. It involves analysing language form, language meaning, and language in context. The earliest activities in the documentation and description of language have been attributed to the 6th-century-BC Indian grammarian Pāṇini who wrote a formal description of the Sanskrit language in his Aṣṭādhyāyī. Linguists traditionally analyse human language by observing an interplay between sound and meaning. Phonetics is the study of speech and non-speech sounds, and delves into their acoustic and articulatory properties. The study of language meaning, on the ...

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Location New London, CT Avg. Salary $74,176 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Norwich, CT Avg. Salary $74,155 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location West Haven, CT Avg. Salary $74,848 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Abington, CT Avg. Salary $73,302 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Amston, CT Avg. Salary $74,134 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Andover, CT Avg. Salary $74,372 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Ansonia, CT Avg. Salary $74,848 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Ashford, CT Avg. Salary $73,351 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Avon, CT Avg. Salary $74,512 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Ballouville, CT Avg. Salary $73,218 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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