2019 Connecticut Minimum Wage
The 2019 Connecticut Minimum Wage is $15.
Effective 2019-01-01Source: Governor Lamont Signs Minimum Wage Increase (Connecticut Office of the Governor)Verified 2026-08-31
Who it applies to
Employers and workers in Connecticut subject to the state minimum wage
What changed this year, and why
Connecticut established a minimum hourly wage of $15.00 through legislation signed in 2019.
Common questions
- When was this minimum wage law enacted?
- The law was signed on May 28, 2019, and established a schedule of gradual increases leading to $15.00 per hour.
How the rate is adjusted each year, and who announces it
After Connecticut's minimum wage reaches $15, the law provides for a cost-of-living adjustment to the minimum wage based on the CPI-W, which is the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers. This means that each year the minimum wage will be adjusted upward in line with inflation as measured by that federal index, rather than requiring new legislation for each increase. The adjustment is calculated and announced by the state, typically before the new rate takes effect each year, so that employers and workers know the updated rate in advance. Connecticut employees should look for the official announcement each year to confirm the current minimum wage. The indexing ensures that the purchasing power of the wage floor is maintained over time.
After the scheduled increases take effect, the new law requires the minimum wage to grow according to federal economic indicators, so everyone can continue to share in Connecticut’s prosperity.
Governor Lamont Signs Minimum Wage Increase (Connecticut Office of the Governor)
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Governor Lamont Signs Minimum Wage Increase (Connecticut Office of the Governor)
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minimum hourly wage in Connecticut to $15.00 through a series of gradual increases
Other years
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