Connecticut Minimum Wage 2026 and 2027

As of October 16, 2026, the minimum wage in Connecticut is $16.94 per hour, in effect since January 1, 2026. It is set by Connecticut General Statutes section 31-58 (2019 minimum wage law) and administered by the Connecticut Department of Labor.

Maintained by Archie Chang · Rates and sources checked October 16, 2026 · Methodology & sources

Current rate (October 16, 2026)

$16.94

in effect since January 1, 2026

2027 rate

$17.48

Effective January 1, 2027

Compared with federal $7.25

$9.69 higher

Federal and state rules both apply

Connecticut minimum wage in 2027

$17.48 per hour from January 1, 2027, up $0.54 (3.2 percent).

Governor Lamont announced $17.48 on August 5, 2026 for January 1, 2027.

Since 2023 the rate is adjusted each January 1 using the federal Employment Cost Index; the Labor Commissioner announces it by October 15.

What changed in Connecticut

On January 1, 2026, the rate rose $0.59 from $16.35 to $16.94.

Connecticut minimum wage pay calculator

Weekly pay
$677.60
Monthly pay
$2,936.27
Yearly pay
$35,235.20
Overtime rate (1.5x)
$25.41 per hour

Gross pay before taxes at $16.94 per hour in Connecticut, paid straight time for every hour you enter. Overtime rules differ by state and employee, so use the overtime calculator when you work more than 40 hours a week.

Working more than 40 hours? Try the overtime pay calculator. Paid for a holiday? Use the holiday pay calculator.

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum wage in Connecticut in 2026?

As of October 16, 2026, the minimum wage in Connecticut is $16.94 per hour for most adult, non-tipped employees. On January 1, 2026, the rate rose $0.59 from $16.35 to $16.94.

Will the Connecticut minimum wage go up in 2027?

Governor Lamont announced $17.48 on August 5, 2026 for January 1, 2027.

Does Connecticut have local minimum wages?

Connecticut's page is based on the statewide rate. Cities or counties may have their own rules where state law allows it, and employers must pay the highest rate that applies.

Not legal advice. This page covers the general hourly minimum for most adult, non-tipped employees. Tipped, youth, training, student, agricultural, small-employer and industry-specific wages follow different rules. Employers must pay the highest rate that applies, whether it is federal, state or local. Confirm your rate with your state labor agency or the U.S. Department of Labor.

Sources for Connecticut

Sources checked October 16, 2026.

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