Minimum wage in Iowa in 2026
The minimum wage in Iowa is $7.25 an hour in 2026, the same as the federal minimum wage. No increase is scheduled. Iowa follows the federal rate, which has been $7.25 since July 24, 2009.
Checked against official sources.
Iowa 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
- $4.35before tips
In effect since . A year means 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, before taxes.
Tipped workers
Employers in Iowa can pay tipped workers as little as $4.35 an hour in cash and count up to $2.90 an hour in tips toward the $7.25 minimum wage. If tips do not make up the difference, the employer must. Tipped workers get $30 a month or more in tips.
Who gets a different rate
Most small retail and service businesses with sales under $300,000 a year do not have to pay the state minimum wage, though federal law may still cover them.
- New hires: $6.35 an hour. Iowa's initial wage for the first 90 days on the job
Iowa minimum wage by year
| Year | Rate on January 1 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $7.25 |
| 2023 | $7.25 |
| 2024 | $7.25 |
| 2025 | $7.25 |
| 2026 | $7.25 |
Iowa law fixes the rate at $7.25.
Common questions
What is the minimum wage in Iowa in 2026?
The minimum wage in Iowa is $7.25 an hour in 2026, the same as the federal minimum wage. No increase is scheduled. Iowa follows the federal rate, which has been $7.25 since July 24, 2009.
How much is minimum wage a year in Iowa?
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 Iowa?
Employers in Iowa can pay tipped workers as little as $4.35 an hour in cash and count up to $2.90 an hour in tips toward the $7.25 minimum wage. If tips do not make up the difference, the employer must. Tipped workers get $30 a month or more in tips.
When does the minimum wage go up in Iowa?
No increase is scheduled. Iowa follows the federal rate, which has been $7.25 since July 24, 2009. Iowa law fixes the rate at $7.25.
Is there a different minimum wage for some workers in Iowa?
New hires: $6.35 an hour (iowa's initial wage for the first 90 days on the job).
Minimum wage in other Midwestern states
Sources
Every rate on this page comes from the official pages below. Checked .
- Wage Claims FAQ, Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing
- Wage, Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing
- 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.