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Minimum wage and worker rights in Connecticut (2026)
Official data from the Connecticut Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Labor, checked on October 6, 2026.
STATE MINIMUM WAGE
$16.94 /hourSince January 1, 2026.
Tipped: $6.38.
Federal: $7.25.
Tipped: $6.38.
Federal: $7.25.
Announced: rises to $17.48 on January 1, 2027.
Adjusted every year. Tipped bartenders: $8.23 cash wage.
Overtime1.5× after 40 h a weekRestaurants and hotels: 1.5× on the 7th straight workday.
Sick leaveUp to 40 paid hours a year1 h per 30 worked. Now: employers with 11+ employees. Usable after 120 days on the job.
VacationDepends on your employer's policyNo law requires vacation. It is paid at separation only if the policy or contract promises it.
Paid family leaveCT Paid Leave: up to 12 paid weeks a year (+2 for pregnancy); max $1,016.40/week in 2026.
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