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Connecticut's minimum wage is $16.94 per hour, effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, under C.G.S. § 31-58. — Source

Connecticut wage law

Connecticut Minimum Wage Calculator

Calculate estimated gross pay at Connecticut's verified minimum wage of $16.94/hr, effective January 1, 2026. The calculator applies FLSA overtime at 1.5x for hours beyond 40.

Upcoming change: The Connecticut minimum wage is scheduled to increase to $17.48 per hour effective January 1, 2027. Confirmed from Connecticut Department of Labor, Wage and Workplace Standards Division.

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Worked examples

Example 1: standard 40-hour week

Hours worked = 40 Hourly rate = $16.94 (Connecticut minimum wage) Regular pay = 40 x $16.94 = $677.60 Overtime = none Estimated gross = $677.60

Example 2: 45-hour week with overtime

Hours worked = 45 Regular hours = 40 x $16.94 = $677.60 Overtime hours = 5 x $25.41 (1.5x) = $127.05 Estimated gross = $804.65

The Connecticut minimum wage rule

Connecticut's minimum wage is $16.94 per hour, effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, under C.G.S. § 31-58, enforced by the Connecticut Department of Labor, Wage and Workplace Standards Division. Connecticut's minimum wage is adjusted annually each January 1 to the Employment Cost Index (ECI) under C.G.S. § 31-58. The CT DOL confirms $17.48/hr effective January 1, 2027 under the indexed schedule.

State-specific facts

Statute: C.G.S. § 31-58.

Wage-claim agency: Connecticut Department of Labor, Wage and Workplace Standards Division. File a wage complaint online at ctdol.state.ct.us.

Regional comparison: Neighboring New York City pays $17.00/hr (large employer) under the New York State schedule; Connecticut's $16.94 statewide rate, ECI-indexed annually, is among the highest statewide rates in New England.

What this does not determine

Whether you or your employer is covered by the FLSA or applicable state wage law.
Tips, commissions, bonuses, shift differentials, or other forms of compensation.
Whether a local ordinance sets a higher minimum wage in your city or county.
Overtime owed under daily thresholds (applicable in Colorado and certain other states).
Youth, tipped, or training sub-minimum wages, which are unverified and not rendered here.
Final paycheck deadlines, break requirements, or other wage-and-hour protections.

Sources and verification

Connecticut's minimum wage was verified from the Connecticut Department of Labor, Wage and Workplace Standards Division. The rate, effective date, and statutory citation were checked against the primary state source, including the scheduled increase to $17.48/hr on January 1, 2027. See the site's methodology for how rules become tested calculator logic.

Common questions

What is the current minimum wage in Connecticut?

Connecticut's minimum wage is $16.94/hr, effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, under C.G.S. § 31-58. It is scheduled to increase to $17.48/hr on January 1, 2027. Confirmed from Connecticut Department of Labor, Wage and Workplace Standards Division.

How is my minimum wage gross pay calculated?

Gross pay equals hours worked times the minimum wage rate for the first 40 hours. Federal law (FLSA) requires 1.5x for hours beyond 40 in a workweek. For example, 45 hours at $16.94 yields $677.60 regular plus $127.05 overtime, totaling $804.65 gross.

Who can I contact about a minimum wage dispute in Connecticut?

Contact the Connecticut Department of Labor, Wage and Workplace Standards Division at https://www.ctdol.state.ct.us for state law claims, or the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (dol.gov/agencies/whd) for FLSA claims. Both agencies accept wage complaints at no cost.

When will Connecticut's minimum wage increase again?

Connecticut's minimum wage is $16.94/hr effective January 1, 2026, indexed annually to the Employment Cost Index (ECI) under C.G.S. § 31-58. The CT DOL has confirmed $17.48/hr effective January 1, 2027. Confirmed from ctdol.state.ct.us.