Connecticut Overtime Calculator
Connecticut pays overtime by the week at time and a half, enforced by its own Department of Labor. Enter your hours to see your weekly pay.
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Connecticut Overtime Rules
Connecticut pays overtime after 40 hours a week at 1.5× the regular rate, with no general daily overtime. Connecticut runs its own wage-and-hour enforcement and sets a minimum wage well above the federal floor.
- 1.5× pay for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek.
- No daily overtime or double time under Connecticut law.
- Connecticut's minimum wage is indexed to an economic index and well above the federal $7.25.
Connecticut overtime follows the weekly 40-hour rule. The Connecticut Department of Labor enforces wage payment and overtime; some sectors such as restaurants have extra record-keeping rules.
The Connecticut minimum wage is $16.35/hour (tipped minimum $6.38). Indexed to employment cost index. Overtime is calculated on your actual hourly rate, not the minimum. See the full 2026 minimum wage table or compare states side by side.
Frequently asked questions
No. Connecticut counts overtime by the week — 1.5× after 40 hours — so a long single day doesn't trigger it unless your weekly total tops 40.
Yes, well above $7.25, and it's tied to an economic index so it adjusts over time. Overtime is 1.5× of your actual rate, not the minimum.
The Connecticut Department of Labor handles wage and overtime claims. File there if an employer underpays overtime.