2016 Connecticut Minimum Wage
The 2016 Connecticut Minimum Wage is $9.60.
Effective 2016-01-01Source: Gov. Malloy Announces Connecticut's Minimum Wage Will Increase on January 1, 2016 (Connecticut Office of the Governor)Verified 2026-08-31
Who it applies to
Workers in Connecticut covered by the state minimum wage law
What changed this year, and why
Connecticut's minimum wage increased to $9.60 per hour on January 1, 2016.
Common questions
- When did the $9.60 minimum wage take effect?
- January 1, 2016.
Who to ask about this rate, and where to take a wage complaint
Connecticut workers who have questions about the minimum wage or believe they are not being paid the correct rate should contact the Connecticut Department of Labor. The Division of Wage and Workplace Standards within the Department handles wage complaints and can provide guidance on state wage laws. Workers can file a complaint with this office if their employer is not paying the required minimum wage or is violating other wage payment rules. The Division can be reached through the Department's website or by phone. This process allows workers to seek enforcement of their rights under Connecticut's minimum wage laws without needing to file a lawsuit.
The rates can be found on the Connecticut Department Labor's Web site at www.ct.gov/dol or by contacting the Labor Department's Division of Wage and Workplace Standards at (860) 263-6790.
Gov. Malloy Announces Connecticut's Minimum Wage Will Increase on January 1, 2016 (Connecticut Office of the Governor)
When tips, meals or lodging count toward the minimum wage
Connecticut law allows employers to count tips and the value of meals and lodging toward meeting the minimum wage for certain service employees. Under Section 31-60 of the Connecticut General Statutes, restaurant and hotel workers may have their wages calculated using a formula that accounts for tips received. This means their direct cash wage from the employer may be lower than the standard minimum wage, but the total compensation including tips, meals, or lodging must still meet the required threshold. Employers must follow the state formula carefully to ensure that workers receive at least the full minimum wage when all credits are combined. Workers in these industries should understand how tip credits and other allowances affect their total compensation.
Under Section 31-60 of the Connecticut General Statutes, the Connecticut minimum wage rates for service employees, specifically restaurant and hotel staff, are determined by using a formula that takes tip deductions into account.
Gov. Malloy Announces Connecticut's Minimum Wage Will Increase on January 1, 2016 (Connecticut Office of the Governor)
How the rate is adjusted each year, and who announces it
Connecticut has adopted a schedule of minimum wage increases through legislation rather than relying solely on annual inflation adjustments. The current increase to $9.60 per hour is part of a series of scheduled raises established by law. Governor Malloy announced that the state's minimum wage would ultimately reach a higher rate in the coming years as part of this phased approach. The governor's office announces each scheduled increase before it takes effect, allowing employers and workers to prepare. While some states adjust their minimum wage each year based on changes in the cost of living tied to consumer price indices, Connecticut's approach uses legislatively mandated steps to gradually raise the wage floor over time.
The change is the second in a series of three scheduled increases under the adopted legislation, which will ultimately see the state's minimum wage increase to $10.10 on January 1, 2017.
Gov. Malloy Announces Connecticut's Minimum Wage Will Increase on January 1, 2016 (Connecticut Office of the Governor)
How each figure was verified
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Gov. Malloy Announces Connecticut's Minimum Wage Will Increase on January 1, 2016 (Connecticut Office of the Governor)
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Connecticut's minimum wage is scheduled to increase from the current rate of $9.15 an hour to $9.60 per hour on January 1, 2016
Other years
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