Lamont Reveals Upcoming Minimum Wage Hike for 2027

WHO:

CT News Junkie - Governor Lamont announced the minimum wage increase.

WHAT:

CT News Junkie - Connecticut’s minimum wage is set to increase by more than 50 cents.

CT Mirror - The minimum wage will grow from $16.94 to $17.48.

WHERE:

CT News Junkie - The announcement took place in West Hartford, Connecticut.

WHEN:

CT Mirror - The minimum wage increase will take effect on Jan. 1, 2027.

WHY:

CT News Junkie - The increase is in response to rising costs for life's necessities.

HOW:

CT Mirror - The minimum wage increases are pegged to the federal employment cost index.

(UPDATED August 6, 2026 01:17 UTC)

Governor Lamont announced that Connecticut's minimum wage will increase by more than 50 cents, rising from $16.94 to $17.48. This change will take effect on January 1, 2027, and is a response to the rising costs of everyday necessities. The adjustments to the minimum wage are linked to the federal employment cost index.