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Connecticut Minimum Wage
As listed by the U.S. Department of Labor on 07/01/2026.
- Basic minimum wage
- $16.94/hr
- State law
- Yearly at 40 hours a week
- $35,235
- 52 weeks
- Connecticut median wage
- $28.70/hr
- BLS, May 2025
- Minimum as share of median
- 59%
Basic minimum rates
Hourly rate and who it applies to
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| Applies to | Hourly rate |
|---|---|
| Covered employers | $16.94 |
Lowest paying jobs in Connecticut
Median hourly wage, occupations with at least 100 jobs
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| Occupation | Employment | Median wage | Mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transportation Workers, All Other | 140 | $34,010 | $36,760 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | 3,670 | $34,210 | $36,000 |
| Passenger Attendants | 110 | $34,320 | $39,400 |
| Parking Attendants | 2,240 | $34,360 | $36,070 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | 5,810 | $34,540 | $37,640 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | 4,490 | $34,720 | $37,230 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | 2,440 | $34,860 | $37,370 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | 1,130 | $34,940 | $36,450 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | 3,630 | $34,980 | $36,360 |
| Tour and Travel Guides | 220 | $35,090 | $42,990 |
| School Bus Monitors | 1,520 | $35,350 | $37,580 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 35,720 | $35,380 | $36,330 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the minimum wage in Connecticut?
- The basic minimum wage in Connecticut is $16.94 an hour.
- How much is the Connecticut minimum wage per year?
- At $16.94 an hour, 40 hours a week for 52 weeks comes to $35,235 before taxes.