Minimum wage in Connecticut
Connecticut's minimum wage is $16.94 an hour, $9.69 above the federal minimum. Full-time, that works out to $35,235 a year before taxes.
Last verified November 2, 2026. Sources: portal.ct.gov.
$16.94Minimum wage per hour
$6.38Tipped cash wage
$25.41Overtime rate (1.5×)
$17.48From January 1, 2027
Scheduled changes: $17.48 on January 1, 2027.
Who gets which rate
Tipped cash wage: $6.38 hotel/restaurant staff, $8.23 bartenders (frozen in statute).
What the minimum wage pays in Connecticut
| Period | Before taxes | After taxes (estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| Hour | $16.94 | $14.26 |
| Week (40 hours) | $678 | $570 |
| Month | $2,936 | $2,471 |
| Year (2,080 hours) | $35,235 | $29,655 |
After-tax figures assume a single filer with the standard deduction, tax year 2026. Run your own numbers.
Overtime
Non-exempt workers earn at least 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek, which is $25.41 an hour at the Connecticut minimum.
How Connecticut compares with its neighbors
| State | Minimum wage | Next change |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $16.94 | $17.48 on January 1, 2027 |
| Massachusetts | $15.00 | — |
| New York | $16.00 | — |
| Rhode Island | $16.00 | $17.00 on January 1, 2027 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the minimum wage in Connecticut?
- The Connecticut minimum wage is $16.94 an hour as of November 3, 2026.
- Is Connecticut's minimum wage going up?
- Yes. It is scheduled to rise to $17.48 on January 1, 2027.
- What is the tipped minimum wage in Connecticut?
- Employers can pay tipped workers a cash wage of $6.38 as long as tips bring total pay to at least $16.94 an hour.
- How much is minimum wage a year in Connecticut?
- About $35,235 before taxes for 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year, or roughly $29,655 after federal and state taxes.