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Connecticut Minimum Wage to Reach $17.48 in 2027

5 Aug 2026 10:08 a.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Connecticut's minimum wage will rise to $17.48 per hour on January 1, 2027, as mandated by a 2019 state law. Governor Lamont announced the increase, tied to economic indicators, to combat poverty and support the state's lowest-earning workers.

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