US state minimum wage
Minimum wage in Connecticut
$16.94 per hour
Effective 2026-01-01 · Source: dol.gov
Indexed to employment cost index annually.
Earnings calculator
Adjust the wage or the hours you work to see gross weekly, monthly and annual pay.
- Hourly
- $16.94
- Daily
- $136
- Weekly
- $678
- Monthly
- $2,936
- Annual
- $35,235
Gross earnings before tax and deductions. Weekly/monthly/annual figures assume 40 paid hours every week of the year. Actual take-home depends on local taxes, benefits, and hours worked.
- Hourly
- $16.94
- Weekly (40h)
- $678
- Monthly
- $2,936
- Annual
- $35,235
Minimum wage in Connecticut: FAQ
- What is the minimum wage in Connecticut?
- The minimum wage in Connecticut is $16.94 per hour, effective 2026-01-01.
- How much is that per year at full time?
- At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the Connecticut minimum wage works out to about $35,235 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.
- Are there exceptions or upcoming changes?
- Indexed to employment cost index annually.