Connecticut Overtime Calculator
Overtime after 40 hours a week; restaurant and hotel-restaurant workers also get time and a half on the 7th consecutive day.
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Last verified Oct 2026. Rule checked against the US DOL state minimum wage & premium pay table (updated July 1, 2026) and the Connecticut labor agency. Exemptions, industry wage orders and union contracts can change the rule for specific jobs.
Connecticut overtime vs. federal rule: common schedules at $20/hr
| Schedule | Total h | Connecticut OT h | Connecticut 2× h | Federal OT h | Connecticut gross | Federal gross |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 × 8 h | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $800.00 | $800.00 |
| 5 × 9 h | 45 | 5 | 0 | 5 | $950.00 | $950.00 |
| 4 × 10 h | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $800.00 | $800.00 |
| 5 × 10 h | 50 | 10 | 0 | 10 | $1,100.00 | $1,100.00 |
| 3 × 13 h | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $780.00 | $780.00 |
| 6 × 9 h | 54 | 14 | 0 | 14 | $1,220.00 | $1,220.00 |
| 7 × 8 h | 56 | 16 | 0 | 16 | $1,280.00 | $1,280.00 |
| 4 × 12 h + 1 × 6 h | 54 | 14 | 0 | 14 | $1,220.00 | $1,220.00 |
Connecticut follows the federal 40-hour rule, so state and federal results match.
Connecticut minimum wage overtime (2026)
| Hourly | 45 h week | 50 h week | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage | $16.94 | $804.65 | $931.70 |
| Time and a half | $25.41 | Take-home on a 50 h week all year: $753.43/week | |
Minimum wage: $16.94/hr (DOL, verified Oct 2026)
Frequently asked questions
When does overtime start in Connecticut?
Overtime after 40 hours a week; restaurant and hotel-restaurant workers also get time and a half on the 7th consecutive day.
Does Connecticut have daily overtime?
No. Connecticut only requires overtime after 40 hours in a workweek.
What is time and a half at the Connecticut minimum wage?
$25.41 per hour (1.5 × $16.94).
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Last updated October 10, 2026. How we calculate · Disclaimer