Dec 04, 2020 • Matt Venuto

Connecticut Minimum Wage Increase for 2021

Connecticut Minimum Wage 2019

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Heading into 2021, the Connecticut state minimum wage will increase to $13.00/hour on August 1, 2021, an increase from the current rate of $12.00/hour. Under Public Act 19-4, the minimum wage in Connecticut will continue to increase until June 1, 2023. A breakdown is provided below:

August 1, 2021: $13.00 minimum wage
July 1, 2022: $14.00 minimum wage
June 1, 2023: $15.00 minimum wage

The Connecticut minimum wage paid to bartenders will remain at $8.23/hour, while all other tipped employees will receive at least $6.38/hour.

Be sure to keep in mind that all employers are required to keep updated labor law posters in their place of work that reflect the current minimum wage. Maintain compliance and visit our Poster Store to order your Connecticut all-in-one labor law poster!