Average Salary in Connecticut

State of United States · Data verified 2025-01-01

Minimum wage

$16.94 /hr

Average salary $5,800 /mo

+ 134% vs United States national rate #3 of 56 state Since 2026-01-01

With a population of 3.7 million, Connecticut is a state of United States whose economy centers on financial services and insurance. Its minimum wage of $16.94 per hour is 134% above the national rate. Workers earn an average gross salary of $5,800 per month. The cost of living is 4% above the national average. The median household income is $90,213 per year.

• AT A GLANCE

Rank: #3 of 56; state
vs National: +134%; United States floor
Annual (est.): $35,235; full-time, before tax
Change Since 2018: +68%; nominal wage

Wage Breakdown

Hourly: $16.94
Monthly: $2,936.21 Based on 173.33 hours/month (40 hrs/week)
Annual: $35,235.20 Based on 2,080 hours/year

2026 rate of $16.94/hr effective January 1, 2026 (Employment Cost Index annual adjustment). Tipped minimum is $6.38.

At this rate, a full-time worker earns approximately $35,235 /yr before tax. Whether that covers living costs depends on local prices. See United States purchasing power context.