Connecticut minimum wage (2026)
The minimum wage in Connecticut is $16.94 an hour – $35,235 a year for full-time work, rising to $17.48 on January 1, 2027. Compare it with what common jobs in Connecticut actually pay.
Connecticut minimum wage$16.94/hr
Scheduled increases
Annual adjustment tied to the employment cost index$17.48
Full-time minimum-wage pay
Gross pay before taxes for a full-time job at $16.94/hr.
Typical pay in Connecticut
1,696,170 jobs$28.70/hr$59,690 a year
The minimum wage equals 59% of the state's median hourly wage.
What common jobs pay in Connecticut
Median wage in Connecticut for its most common jobs (BLS, May 2025).
49,510 jobs in Connecticut$18.75/hrRetail Salespersons
42,410 jobs in Connecticut$17.54/hrRegistered Nurses
40,110 jobs in Connecticut$49.39/hrGeneral and Operations Managers
39,070 jobs in Connecticut$65.97/hrFast Food and Counter Workers
35,720 jobs in Connecticut$17.01/hrStockers and Order Fillers
35,490 jobs in Connecticut$19.51/hrCashiers
30,920 jobs in Connecticut$17.09/hrJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
28,740 jobs in Connecticut$18.25/hrCustomer Service Representatives
24,490 jobs in Connecticut$23.12/hrFirst-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
24,420 jobs in Connecticut$37.59/hr
Nearby in the ranking
All states ranked ›Sources: U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division – State Minimum Wage Laws and the Connecticut labor department (rates, checked October 28, 2026); BLS OEWS (wages). Local and tipped rates are not shown.
Questions & answers
What is the minimum wage in Connecticut in 2026?
Connecticut's minimum wage is $16.94 an hour.
Is Connecticut's minimum wage going up?
It is scheduled to rise to $17.48 on January 1, 2027.
How much is a full-time minimum-wage job in Connecticut per year?
At $16.94 an hour, 40 hours a week for 52 weeks (2,080 hours) comes to $35,235 a year before taxes, or about $677.60 a week.
What is the typical wage in Connecticut?
The median wage for all jobs in Connecticut was $28.70 an hour ($59,690 a year) in May 2025, according to BLS. The minimum wage is 59% of that.
Can my city have a higher minimum wage?
Yes, if Connecticut allows local minimum wages, a city or county can set a higher rate, and employers must pay whichever rate is highest: federal, state or local. Check your city's labor office.