Minimum wage in Idaho in 2026
The minimum wage in Idaho is $7.25 an hour in 2026, the same as the federal minimum wage. No increase is scheduled. Idaho follows the federal rate, which has been $7.25 since July 24, 2009.
Checked against official sources.
Idaho minimum wage at a glance
- An hour
- $7.25
- A week, 40 hours
- $290.00
- A year, 2,080 hours
- $15,080
- Tipped cash wage
- $3.35before tips
In effect since . A year means 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, before taxes.
Tipped workers
Employers in Idaho can pay tipped workers as little as $3.35 an hour in cash and count up to $3.90 an hour in tips toward the $7.25 minimum wage. If tips do not make up the difference, the employer must.
Who gets a different rate
- New hires under 20: $4.25 an hour. During their first 90 days in a row on the job
Idaho minimum wage by year
| Year | Rate on January 1 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $7.25 |
| 2023 | $7.25 |
| 2024 | $7.25 |
| 2025 | $7.25 |
| 2026 | $7.25 |
Idaho's minimum wage follows the federal rate.
No. Idaho law does not let cities or counties set a higher minimum wage.
Common questions
What is the minimum wage in Idaho in 2026?
The minimum wage in Idaho is $7.25 an hour in 2026, the same as the federal minimum wage. No increase is scheduled. Idaho follows the federal rate, which has been $7.25 since July 24, 2009.
How much is minimum wage a year in Idaho?
At $7.25 an hour, a full-time worker on 40 hours a week earns $290.00 a week and $15,080 a year before taxes.
What is the minimum wage for tipped workers in Idaho?
Employers in Idaho can pay tipped workers as little as $3.35 an hour in cash and count up to $3.90 an hour in tips toward the $7.25 minimum wage. If tips do not make up the difference, the employer must.
When does the minimum wage go up in Idaho?
No increase is scheduled. Idaho follows the federal rate, which has been $7.25 since July 24, 2009. Idaho's minimum wage follows the federal rate.
Can cities in Idaho set a higher minimum wage?
No. Idaho law does not let cities or counties set a higher minimum wage.
Is there a different minimum wage for some workers in Idaho?
New hires under 20: $4.25 an hour (during their first 90 days in a row on the job).
Minimum wage in other Western states
Sources
Every rate on this page comes from the official pages below. Checked .
- Frequently asked questions on labor laws, Idaho Department of Labor
- State Minimum Wage Laws, U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, updated
- Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees, U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, updated
- Minimum Wage, U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division
Laws change. If your pay is below these rates, contact your state labor department or the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at 1-866-487-9243.