Bridgeport Minimum Wage 2026 (CT)
Last updated: · Part of Connecticut
Bridgeport, CT · Minimum Wage 2026
$16.94/hr
Follows the Connecticut state rate
Follows state rate
Bridgeport Minimum Wage vs. Connecticut
| Jurisdiction | Minimum Wage | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | $16.94/hr | — |
| Connecticut (state rate) | $16.94/hr | Same as state rate |
Does Bridgeport Have Its Own Minimum Wage?
A city or county minimum wage ordinance sets a higher local wage floor than the state minimum, and employers within that jurisdiction must pay the higher local rate.
No. Bridgeport does not have its own minimum wage ordinance . Employers in Bridgeport must pay at least the Connecticut state minimum wage of $16.94/hr. Follows Connecticut state rate; no local minimum wage ordinance exists.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The minimum wage in Bridgeport is $16.94 per hour, the same as the Connecticut state minimum wage, since Bridgeport does not set its own local rate.
No. Bridgeport follows the Connecticut state minimum wage of $16.94/hr rather than setting its own rate.
Bridgeport follows the same $16.94/hr rate as the rest of Connecticut. There is no separate, higher local minimum wage in Bridgeport.