Hourly Minimum Wage in Connecticut

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The state-wide minimum wage for Connecticut is $15.00 per hour as of January 01, 2023.

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Hourly Minimum Wage for Connecticut and neighboring states in 2023

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Connecticut minimum wage rate is $15.00 per hour in 2023. Workers receive a higher minimum wage in Connecticut that exceeds the Federal Minimum Wage of $7.25. The Connecticut minimum wage applies to most employees, with limited exceptions, including certain tipped employees, students or part-time workers, and other exempt occupations. The top 5 minimum wage states in the U.S. are District of Columbia, Washington, California, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.
The federal minimum wage is currently $7.25 per hour and has not increased since 2009. Demand for a living wage that is fair to workers is rising. In response to this rising demand, numerous states, cities, and other localities have already enacted or will change minimum wage levels. In the few states with no established minimum wage, the current federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour will continue to apply.
Based on local legislation, many states have already enacted minimum wage increases or approved increases due for implementation at a future date.
These ever-changing laws, effective dates, and methodologies result in minimum wages that may change at different times or differ dramatically within a state or region. Minimum wage changes can be triggered for a location when these pre-determined conditions change and require careful monitoring to ensure compliance to the latest wage levels.
Salary.com continuously tracks all these complex changes. We can help to keep you informed about future changes and stay up to date on the latest minimum wage levels in your essential locations. Show me more data to view U.S. state minimum wages for future years.

Browse Minimum Wage by Year, and Forecast Minimum Wage Increase Trends in Connecticut

The minimum wages in some states are higher than the federal minimum wage in 2023, including District of Columbia, Washington, California, Connecticut, and others. Many of the minimum wage increases were effective on June 01, 2023. Some states have effective dates occurring at different months of the year. Check the chart to stay up to date on the hourly minimum wage in Connecticut.
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Hourly Minimum Wage for Tipped Employees in Connecticut

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The tipped minimum wage is the lowest amount employers can pay an employee in occupations such as a bartender or server, that regularly receive more than $30 a month in tips. In some states, the tipped minimum wage may be lower than the non-tipped minimum wage because employers can claim a tip credit.
It is important to note that the tipped minimum wage can vary depending on where your business is and the size of the business. In some states, the tipped minimum wage is equal to the overall minimum wage for that state. In some locations, the federal tipped minimum wage applies. In other locations, the state-tipped minimum wage is set above the federal minimum. Tipped minimum wages may vary from state to state and can be frequently adjusted, making it essential to stay informed about the latest wage levels.
In Connecticut, the tipped minimum wage is the same as the state minimum wage. It may be subject to adjustment based on other criteria, such as the size of the business.
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What is the minimum wage in Connecticut in 2023?

Connecticut minimum wage in 2021: US$13 (effective August 1, 2021)

Connecticut minimum wage in 2020: US$12

Connecticut minimum wage in 2000: US$6.15 ($9.47 after inflation adjustment)

Connecticut minimum wage in 1980: US$3.12 ($10.45 after inflation adjustment)

People's Opinions on Minimum Wage in Connecticut

Each employer subject to Connecticut’s minimum wage law is required to conspicuously display the current minimum wage notice in a place that is accessible to employees.

09/24/2021

Under the law, those recommendations are submitted to the governor, who then submits recommendations to the Connecticut General Assembly as to whether the minimum wage increases should be suspended.

09/17/2021

In addition to any Connecticut-specific minimum wage exemptions described above, the Federal Fair Labor Standards act defines special minimum wage rates applicable to certain types of workers.

09/07/2021

Connecticut’s minimum wage law provides that its minimum wage will increase to be one-half of one percent more than the federal minimum wage when it increases, rounded to the nearest whole cent.

08/25/2021

While these are helpful guidelines to follow, to make sure your business is prepared and stays in compliance, you should discuss Connecticut minimum wage laws with your accountant and lawyer.

08/05/2021

Having the same minimum wage as a generation ago is an extremely low bar for what should be considered an appropriate labor standard for Connecticut workers today.

07/24/2021

All Connecticut employees working over 40 hours in a work week are entitled an overtime wage of at least 1.5 times their regular hourly pay rate - therefore, the overtime minimum wage in CT is.

07/23/2021

In Connecticut, minimum wage and other labor standards and practices are enforced by the Connecticut Department of Labor’s Wage and Workplace Standards Division.

07/16/2021

Several other states — Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, New Jersey and Rhode Island — are raising their minimum wages for non-tipped workers by one dollar per hour.

07/05/2021

Connecticut minimum wage laws allow employers to pay apprentices a wage rate lower than the standard minimum wage if they obtain permission from the Connecticut Department of Labor to do so.

07/02/2021

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