News12 New York
Where to Watch
Download the App
Local
Crime
Weather
beWell
The East End
Crime Files

State minimum wage to increase in January

In 2019, Gov. Lamont signed a law that required the minimum wage had to be adjusted annually based on the health of the economy.

Rose Shannon

Sep 27, 2024, 4:43 PM

Updated

Share:

More Stories

Connecticut's minimum wage will be increasing on Jan., Gov. Lamont announced Friday.

Starting at the beginning of the year, wages will increase from $15.69 to $16.35 per hour.

In 2019, Lamont signed a law that required the minimum wage had to be adjusted annually based on the health of the economy, specifically the percentage change in the federal employment cost index.

Lamont said in statement that "this law that we enacted ensures that as the economy grows, the wages of low-income workers can grow with it. This is a fair, modest adjustment for workers who will invest their earnings right back into our economy and support local businesses in their communities."

More Stories

More From News12

App StoreGoogle Play Store

info

Newsletter

Send Photos/Videos

Contact

About Us

News Team

News 12 New York

follow us

Twitter

Facebook

Instagram

more resources

Optimum Corporate

Optimum Service

Advertise on News 12

Careers

Content Removal Policy

© 2026 N12N, LLC

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

Ad Choices