Minimum wage in North Dakota in 2026
The minimum wage in North Dakota is $7.25 an hour in 2026, the same as the federal minimum wage. No increase is scheduled. North Dakota follows the federal rate, which has been $7.25 since July 24, 2009.
Checked against official sources.
North Dakota 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
- $4.86before tips
In effect since . A year means 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, before taxes.
Tipped workers
Employers in North Dakota can pay tipped workers as little as $4.86 an hour in cash and count up to $2.39 an hour in tips toward the $7.25 minimum wage. If tips do not make up the difference, the employer must. Tips cannot count toward pay for cooking or dishwashing.
North Dakota minimum wage by year
| Year | Rate on January 1 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $7.25 |
| 2023 | $7.25 |
| 2024 | $7.25 |
| 2025 | $7.25 |
| 2026 | $7.25 |
North Dakota sets its minimum wage at the federal level, and it has no training wage.
Common questions
What is the minimum wage in North Dakota in 2026?
The minimum wage in North Dakota is $7.25 an hour in 2026, the same as the federal minimum wage. No increase is scheduled. North Dakota follows the federal rate, which has been $7.25 since July 24, 2009.
How much is minimum wage a year in North Dakota?
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 North Dakota?
Employers in North Dakota can pay tipped workers as little as $4.86 an hour in cash and count up to $2.39 an hour in tips toward the $7.25 minimum wage. If tips do not make up the difference, the employer must. Tips cannot count toward pay for cooking or dishwashing.
When does the minimum wage go up in North Dakota?
No increase is scheduled. North Dakota follows the federal rate, which has been $7.25 since July 24, 2009. North Dakota sets its minimum wage at the federal level, and it has no training wage.
Minimum wage in other Midwestern states
Sources
Every rate on this page comes from the official pages below. Checked .
- Wage & Hour and Equal Employment Questions, North Dakota Department of Labor and Human Rights
- Wage and Hour FAQ, North Dakota Department of Labor and Human Rights
- 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.