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Connecticut minimum wage in 2026
Minimum wage in Connecticut
$16.94
an hour · $35,235 a year full time · about $29,478 after taxes
| Per week (40 hours) | $677.60 |
| Every two weeks | $1,355.20 |
| Per month | $2,936.27 |
| Per year | $35,235 |
Rate in effect on September 30, 2026, from the U.S. Department of Labor. Some cities and counties set a higher minimum. Updated November 15, 2026.
Minimum wage in Connecticut after taxes
A full-time minimum wage worker in Connecticut earns $35,235 a year. As a single filer, $2,048 goes to federal income tax, $2,695 to Social Security and Medicare, and $838 to Connecticut income tax, plus $176 of state payroll contributions. That leaves $29,478, or $14.17 for each hour worked.
| Hours per week | Per week | Per year | Per year after taxes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $169.40 | $8,809 | $8,091 |
| 15 | $254.10 | $13,213 | $12,136 |
| 20 | $338.80 | $17,618 | $16,017 |
| 25 | $423.50 | $22,022 | $19,551 |
| 30 | $508.20 | $26,426 | $23,029 |
| 35 | $592.90 | $30,831 | $26,367 |
| 40 | $677.60 | $35,235 | $29,478 |
How Connecticut compares
Connecticut's minimum wage ranks 3rd highest of the 50 states and DC. The highest is District of Columbia, at $18.40. 30 states and DC set their own rate above the federal $7.25; the rest use the federal rate.
| State | Minimum wage | Full-time year | vs. Connecticut |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $16.94 | $35,235 | — |
| Massachusetts | $15.00 | $31,200 | −$1.94 |
| New York | $16.00 | $33,280 | −$0.94 |
| Rhode Island | $16.00 | $33,280 | −$0.94 |
Overtime at minimum wage
Under federal law, most hourly workers must be paid 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a week. At Connecticut's minimum wage that is $25.41 for each overtime hour. Five overtime hours a week add $6,607 a year before taxes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Connecticut in 2026?
$16.94 an hour, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
How much is minimum wage a year in Connecticut?
Working 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, $16.94 an hour is $35,235 a year before taxes and about $29,478 after taxes for a single filer.
How much is a minimum wage paycheck in Connecticut?
A full-time worker paid every two weeks earns $1,355.20 before taxes and takes home about $1,133.76.
Is Connecticut's minimum wage higher than the federal minimum?
Yes. It is $9.69 an hour above the federal minimum of $7.25, which adds $20,155 a year for a full-time worker.
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Sources
- U.S. Department of Labor: state minimum wage rates (in effect September 30, 2026)
- U.S. Department of Labor: overtime pay
- How after-tax figures are calculated
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