Principal Auditor Salary in Hartford, Connecticut

How much does a Principal Auditor make in Hartford, CT?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Principal Auditor in Hartford, CT is $71,924. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $60,777 to a high of $84,781, with most professionals earning between $66,089 and $78,654.

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Principal Auditor

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Common responsibilities of a Principal Auditor

Prepare working papers that are accurate, complete and well-documented ensuring adherence to applicable Department and professional standards at all times.

December 25, 2022

Lead and/or participate on multiple audit engagements and projects simultaneously ensuring each engagement is conducted in an efficient and effective manner.

January 17, 2023

Evaluate findings and formulates sound, logical conclusions on basis of available facts.

January 18, 2023

Reviewing and appraising the soundness, adequacy, and application of information systems, accounting, financial, and other operating controls and promoting effective control at reasonable cost.

January 20, 2023

Provide timely updates to team leads and / or audit management on engagement progress and audit issues ensuring all deadlines are consistently achieved.

February 24, 2023

Development of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is typically obtained through a combination of training and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a four-year degree in safety, occupational health and safety, safety engineering, or other related field, and four years of increasingly responsible experience performing safety compliance audits and complex analyses for a private or public sector organization.

April 03, 2023

Demonstrate an ability to quickly collaborate and work effectively with a diverse group of clients and team-members consistently delivering the highest quality communication, work product and client service.

April 16, 2023

Audits variety of accounting and financial records and procedures requiring the application of professional accounting theory and knowledge of laws and regulations governing this function.

April 21, 2023

Communicate the results of audit processes and projects to management via written reports and oral presentations.

April 23, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Principal Auditor in Hartford, CT

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

66089

78654

71924

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

67589

81603

74098

What is the average salary for Principal Auditor in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Principal Auditor in Hartford, CT. The base salary for Principal Auditor ranges from $66,089 to $78,654 with the average base salary of $71,924. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $67,589 to $81,603 with the average total cash compensation of $74,098.

View Average Salary for Principal Auditor as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$71,924	$66,089 - $78,654
Bonus	$2,174	$1,499 - $2,949
Total Pay	$74,098	$67,589 - $81,603

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Principal Auditor Salary Near Hartford, CT

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Hartford, CT
CITY, STATE East Hartford, CT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,569 - $79,225	COMPARE TO Hartford, CT
CITY, STATE West Hartford, CT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,569 - $79,225	COMPARE TO Hartford, CT
CITY, STATE Manchester, CT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,569 - $79,225	COMPARE TO Hartford, CT
CITY, STATE Bristol, CT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,397 - $79,021	COMPARE TO Hartford, CT
CITY, STATE New Britain, CT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,397 - $79,021	COMPARE TO Hartford, CT
CITY, STATE Meriden, CT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,397 - $79,021	COMPARE TO Hartford, CT

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About Hartford, Connecticut

Hartford is the capital city of Connecticut. It was the seat of Hartford County until Connecticut disbanded county government in 1960. The city is nicknamed the "Insurance Capital of the World", as it hosts many insurance company headquarters and is the region's major industry. It is the core city in the Greater Hartford area of Connecticut. Census estimates since the 2010 United States Census have indicated that Hartford is the fourth-largest city in Connecticut, behind the coastal cities of Bridgeport, New Haven, and Stamford. Hartford was founded in 1635 and is among the oldest cities in th...

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