Connecticut · Checked October 25, 2026
Connecticut minimum wage, overtime and final paycheck rules
The Connecticut minimum wage is $16.94 an hour. Next: $17.48 from January 1, 2027.
Minimum wage
Connecticut: $16.94 an hour.
Coming up: $17.48 on January 1, 2027.
Tipped employees
Lowest cash wage before tips: $6.38 (hotel and restaurant); $8.23 (bartenders). Tips plus the cash wage must reach at least the full minimum wage each workweek, or the employer makes up the difference.
Overtime
Time and a half after 40 hours in a workweek, the federal rule. Connecticut does not add a daily overtime rule.
Final paycheck
| Fired or laid off | Next business day |
|---|---|
| Quits | Next scheduled payday |
| Law | Conn. Gen. Stat. 31-71c |
Take-home pay in Connecticut
See what a paycheck looks like after federal and Connecticut taxes with the Connecticut paycheck calculator.
Sources
- U.S. Department of Labor, Consolidated State Minimum Wage Table (July 1, 2026)
- U.S. Department of Labor, Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees (July 1, 2026)
- Office of Governor Lamont, minimum wage will increase (Aug 5, 2026)
- Final pay: Nolo, Final Paycheck Laws by State (statute citations listed per state)
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Connecticut?
$16.94 an hour as of October 25, 2026.
Is the Connecticut minimum wage going up in 2027?
$17.48 on January 1, 2027.
When is a final paycheck due in Connecticut?
If fired or laid off: next business day. If the employee quits: next scheduled payday.
These are summaries of state law for general information, not legal advice. Cities and counties can set higher minimums, and special rules cover minors, trainees, farm work and some industries. Check with the state labor department before you make a pay decision.