Minimum wage in Ohio in 2026
The minimum wage in Ohio is $11.00 an hour in 2026. It rises to $11.40 on January 1, 2027, as announced by the state.
Checked against official sources.
Ohio minimum wage at a glance
- An hour
- $11.00
- A week, 40 hours
- $440.00
- A year, 2,080 hours
- $22,880
- Tipped cash wage
- $5.50before tips
In effect since . A year means 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, before taxes.
Upcoming raises
- $11.40 an hour, $23,712 a year (announced by the state)
Tipped workers
Employers in Ohio can pay tipped workers as little as $5.50 an hour in cash and count up to $5.50 an hour in tips toward the $11.00 minimum wage. If tips do not make up the difference, the employer must. The tipped cash wage rises to $5.70 on January 1, 2027. A tipped worker gets more than $30 a month in tips.
Who gets a different rate
- Smaller employers: $7.25 an hour. Employers with less than $405,000 in yearly sales ($419,000 in 2027) pay the federal rate
- Workers under 16: $7.25 an hour. The federal minimum wage
Ohio minimum wage by year
| Year | Rate on January 1 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $9.30 |
| 2023 | $10.10 |
| 2024 | $10.45 |
| 2025 | $10.70 |
| 2026 | $11.00 |
Ohio's constitution raises the rate every January 1 by inflation (CPI-W). The state announces it around September 30.
Common questions
What is the minimum wage in Ohio in 2026?
The minimum wage in Ohio is $11.00 an hour in 2026. It rises to $11.40 on January 1, 2027, as announced by the state.
How much is minimum wage a year in Ohio?
At $11.00 an hour, a full-time worker on 40 hours a week earns $440.00 a week and $22,880 a year before taxes.
What is the minimum wage for tipped workers in Ohio?
Employers in Ohio can pay tipped workers as little as $5.50 an hour in cash and count up to $5.50 an hour in tips toward the $11.00 minimum wage. If tips do not make up the difference, the employer must. The tipped cash wage rises to $5.70 on January 1, 2027. A tipped worker gets more than $30 a month in tips.
When does the minimum wage go up in Ohio?
It rises to $11.40 on January 1, 2027. Ohio's constitution raises the rate every January 1 by inflation (CPI-W). The state announces it around September 30.
Is there a different minimum wage for some workers in Ohio?
Smaller employers: $7.25 an hour (employers with less than $405,000 in yearly sales ($419,000 in 2027) pay the federal rate). Workers under 16: $7.25 an hour (the federal minimum wage).
Minimum wage in other Midwestern states
Sources
Every rate on this page comes from the official pages below. Checked .
- State of Ohio 2026 Minimum Wage poster, Ohio Department of Commerce
- State of Ohio 2027 Minimum Wage poster, Ohio Department of Commerce, updated
- Ohio minimum wage set to increase in 2025, Ohio Department of Commerce, updated
- 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
- Changes in Basic Minimum Wages in Non-Farm Employment Under State Law, 1968 to 2024, 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.