What is the current Connecticut minimum wage?

Connecticut's minimum wage is $16.35 per hour, effective June 1, 2024. This increase was mandated by Public Act 19-4 (signed 2019), which tied annual adjustments from 2024 onward to the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The CPI-linked rate effective January 1, 2024 was $15.69/hr, and the scheduled June 1, 2024 step brought it to $16.35/hr. Connecticut does not have a planned further increase locked in by statute after this date — future adjustments will continue to follow the CPI formula set by CTDOL.

How does Connecticut minimum wage compare to the federal minimum wage?

The federal minimum wage under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is $7.25 per hour — unchanged since July 2009. Connecticut's $16.35/hr is $9.10 higher than the federal floor. When state and federal minimums differ, employers must pay whichever is higher. For Connecticut employees, the state rate always governs. At 40 hours per week, that gap translates to roughly $18,928 more per year compared to a worker paid only the federal minimum.

When does overtime apply in Connecticut?

Under the FLSA — which Connecticut law mirrors — non-exempt employees must be paid at least 1.5 times their regular hourly rate for every hour worked beyond 40 in a single workweek. The overtime threshold is per week, not per day. So if you work 45 hours in a week, the first 40 hours are paid at your base rate and the extra 5 hours are paid at 1.5 times that rate. This calculator applies those rules automatically based on the hours you enter.

Are there any workers exempt from Connecticut minimum wage?

Yes. Connecticut law (Connecticut General Statutes Section 31-58 et seq.) exempts or modifies the minimum wage for certain categories. Tipped employees can be paid a lower cash wage if tips bring their total to at least the state minimum. Minors under 18 may be paid 85% of the minimum wage during the first 90 days of employment with a new employer. Agricultural workers, domestic workers in private homes, outside salespeople, and some apprentices have separate rules. Employers should consult the Connecticut Department of Labor (ctdol.state.ct.us) or legal counsel for guidance on specific exemptions.

How is monthly gross pay calculated?

The calculator multiplies your weekly gross pay by 52 (weeks in a year) and divides by 12 to get the monthly figure. This gives an average monthly amount that accounts for months with different numbers of weeks. For example, at $16.35/hr for 40 hours per week: weekly gross = $654, annual gross = $34,008 (654 x 52), monthly gross = $2,834.00 (34,008 / 12). These are gross figures before any income tax, Social Security, Medicare, or other deductions.

Does this calculator include taxes or deductions?

No. All figures shown are gross pay — your earnings before federal income tax, Connecticut state income tax (which ranges from 2% to 6.99% across brackets as of 2025), Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), and any other deductions such as health insurance or retirement contributions. To estimate your take-home pay, use the gross figures from this tool as the starting point and apply your expected withholding percentages or consult a payroll calculator that includes CT-specific tax rates.

Connecticut Minimum Wage Calculator

The Connecticut minimum wage calculator gives you instant gross pay figures for any combination of hourly rate and weekly hours — showing regular pay, overtime at 1.5x, and how Connecticut’s rate stacks up against the federal floor. Everything runs in your browser; no data ever leaves your device.

How it works

Enter your hourly wage and your hours worked per week. The calculator splits your hours into regular time (up to 40 hours) and overtime (any hours above 40), then applies the FLSA overtime rule of 1.5x your regular rate to the overtime portion. The results update immediately as you type.

Weekly gross = (regular hours x hourly rate) + (overtime hours x hourly rate x 1.5)

Monthly gross = weekly gross x 52 / 12

Annual gross = weekly gross x 52

The tool also shows the federal minimum-wage baseline at $7.25/hr for the same number of hours, so you can see the Connecticut pay premium in dollars per week and per year.

Connecticut minimum wage: $16.35 per hour

Connecticut’s current minimum wage is $16.35 per hour, effective June 1, 2024. This rate was set by the Connecticut Department of Labor under the CPI-adjustment mechanism established in Public Act 19-4, a 2019 law that phased the state minimum up from $11/hr to $15/hr between 2019 and 2023, then tied future increases to the Consumer Price Index starting in 2024. The January 1, 2024 CPI update brought the rate to $15.69/hr; the scheduled June 1, 2024 step pushed it to the current $16.35/hr.

Connecticut’s minimum is among the highest state minimum wages in the United States, more than double the federal floor of $7.25/hr that has been unchanged since 2009.

Worked example

A full-time Connecticut worker earning the state minimum of $16.35/hr for 40 hours per week:

Period	Gross pay
Weekly	$654.00
Monthly	$2,834.00
Annual	$34,008.00

Now suppose that same worker logs 45 hours in a busy week:

Regular pay: 40 h x $16.35 = $654.00
Overtime pay: 5 h x $24.525 (1.5x) = $122.63
Weekly gross: $776.63

Compared to the federal minimum of $7.25/hr for 40 hours a week ($15,080/year), Connecticut’s minimum adds roughly $18,928 per year — an extra $1,577 per month before taxes.

Who does the minimum wage apply to?

Connecticut’s minimum wage applies to most employees working in the state. Exceptions include tipped workers (subject to a lower cash wage provided tips close the gap), minors in the first 90 days with a new employer (85% of the minimum), agricultural workers, and certain outside salespeople. If you are uncertain whether an exemption applies to your situation, consult the Connecticut Department of Labor at ctdol.state.ct.us or seek legal advice.

Overtime in Connecticut

Connecticut law follows the federal FLSA overtime threshold: 40 hours per workweek. Non-exempt employees who work more than 40 hours in a single week must be paid at least 1.5 times their regular hourly rate for every hour above 40. The threshold is measured per workweek, not per day. Some employees — including many salaried workers classified as exempt under the FLSA’s duties and salary tests — are not entitled to overtime pay; the standard salary-level threshold is $684/week ($35,568/year) under federal rules, with Connecticut following suit.

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