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Connecticut Minimum Wage & Labor Laws (2026)
In 2026, the Connecticut minimum wage is $16.94/hour. Overtime is 1.5× the regular rate over 40 hours a week. Below are the wage, overtime, final-paycheck and break rules, plus a calculator pre-set to Connecticut.
Indexed to the employment-cost index each January.
Connecticut wage & hour rate sheet
2026 rules, sourced to the U.S. DOL and the state labor department
$16.94/hr
minimum wage
- Overtime
- 1.5x the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. Connecticut follows the federal FLSA weekly rule.
- Tipped pay
- $6.38/hr cash. $6.38 for most tipped staff; $8.23 for hotel/restaurant service employees.
- Final paycheck
- Fired: Next business day (fired); next payday (laid off). Quit: Next regular payday.
- Meal & rest breaks
- Meal: 30-min unpaid meal for shifts of 7.5+ hrs. Rest: No state requirement (none mandated).
Connecticut pay & overtime calculator
Pre-set to Connecticut. Enter your rate and hours.
Your hours
Your pay this week
OT $30.00/hrGross pay
$950.00
before taxes and deductions
Regular40 hrs × $20.00$800.00
Overtime (1.50×)5 hrs × $30.00$150.00
Total gross$950.00
Connecticut follows the FLSA weekly rule: 1.5× the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek.
Connecticut figures are current for 2026 and compiled from the U.S. Department of Labor and Connecticut's labor department. Cities and counties may set higher local minimums, and industry rules vary, so confirm with your state labor department before relying on this for payroll or a legal decision.