Federal minimum wage: $7.25 an hour
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Rates in dollars per hour, as listed by the Department of Labor on July 1, 2026. Where the state and federal rates differ, the table shows the higher one. Yearly pay is the minimum wage times your hours and weeks, before taxes.
Cities and counties are not listed
Many cities and counties set a minimum wage above their state’s, and some industries have their own. This table lists state minimums only, so check your local rate with your city, county, or state labor department.Which minimum wage applies
- The rule
- If the federal and state minimums differ, the employee is entitled to the higher one.
- Federal
- $7.25 an hour for workers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Employers can pay tipped employees a cash wage of $2.13 if tips bring them up to $7.25.
- Formula
yearly pay = hourly wage × hours per week × paid weeks per year
Verified on October 8, 2026. Sources: state minimum wage laws,tipped employees, andthe federal minimum wage, all from the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division. Scheduled changes come from the state’s own page.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the federal minimum wage?
$7.25 an hour for workers covered by the FLSA, in effect since July 24, 2009.
How much is the federal minimum wage per year?
At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks it is $15,080 a year before taxes, or $1,256.67 a month.
Which states pay more than the federal minimum wage?
31 of the 50 states and DC had a higher minimum as of October 8, 2026. The rest pay the federal rate in practice. The highest is District of Columbia at $18.40.
The federal minimum wage is $7.25 an hour
The federal minimum wage is $7.25 an hour under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and it has been since July 24, 2009, more than 17 years as of October 8, 2026. A full-time worker on 40 hours a week for 52 weeks earns $15,080 a year before taxes: $1,256.67 a month, $580 every two weeks, and $290 a week. Only Congress can change it.
Federal minimum wage pay by hours per week
| Hours | Weekly | Biweekly | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | $108.75 | $217.50 | $471.25 | $5,655 |
| 20 | $145 | $290 | $628.33 | $7,540 |
| 30 | $217.50 | $435 | $942.50 | $11,310 |
| 35 | $253.75 | $507.50 | $1,099.58 | $13,195 |
| 40 | $290 | $580 | $1,256.67 | $15,080 |
When the federal rate applies
If a state or city sets a higher minimum, the higher one applies. As of October 8, 2026, 31 of the 50 states and DC have a minimum above $7.25. The other 20 are at the federal rate in practice: 5 have no state minimum wage law (Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi, and 2 more), 13 set theirs at exactly $7.25, and 2 have a lower state rate that does not apply to workers covered by the FLSA (Georgia and Wyoming).
The five highest state minimums
| State | Per hour | Above federal | Yearly at 40 hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $18.40 | $11.15 | $38,272 |
| Washington | $17.13 | $9.88 | $35,630.40 |
| New York | $17.00 | $9.75 | $35,360 |
| Connecticut | $16.94 | $9.69 | $35,235.20 |
| California | $16.90 | $9.65 | $35,152 |
The federal tipped cash wage
Employers can pay tipped employees a cash wage of $2.13 an hour if tips bring them up to $7.25. The difference of $5.12 is the tip credit. If tips fall short, the employer pays the rest. Many states require more; see the tipped minimum wage by state.
Sources: U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division and its state minimum wage table (updated July 1, 2026). Figures verified October 8, 2026. Cities and counties are not listed and can set a higher minimum.
Updated on October 8, 2026