Connecticut Minimum Wage: $16.35/hr
Current minimum wage information for Connecticut, including the tipped employee wage, overtime rules, exemptions, and any scheduled increases.
Data last updated: Jan 15, 2025 $16.35 State minimum wage
$6.38 Tipped minimum wage
$7.25 Federal minimum wage
Key Takeaways
- State minimum wage: $16.35/hr.
- Tipped minimum wage: $6.38/hr.
- Effective: 2025-01-01.
- Scheduled increases: Indexed to the Employment Cost Index (ECI) annually beginning in 2024..
Wage Details
Scheduled Increases
Indexed to the Employment Cost Index (ECI) annually beginning in 2024.
Local Exceptions
None. State preemption applies.
Overtime Rules
Connecticut requires overtime at 1.5x after 40 hours/week. Some hospitality workers receive overtime after shorter thresholds.
Exemptions
Standard exemptions for executive, administrative, and professional employees apply.
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