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Employment CT

CT Minimum Wage

Source: CT Department of Labor Verified: March 1, 2026

Connecticut minimum wage is $16.35 per hour as of January 1, 2025, with future increases indexed to the federal employment cost index. Tipped service employees must receive a minimum of $8.23 per hour, with tips making up the difference to the standard rate.

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CT Department of Labor
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