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Minimum Wage in the United States
Find minimum wage rates across the United States with ERI SalaryExpert, powered by ERI. Get detailed minimum wage data from states, cities, counties, and more. Start your search by exploring minimum wages by state below.
What Is Minimum Wage?
Minimum wage is the lowest hourly wage that employers must pay employees for specific jobs based on laws or contract. It applies to most workers, although there are some exceptions outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Minimum wage is closely linked with geographic location and can vary by city, state, county, and, in some cases, even ZIP code. ERI SalaryExpert provides the latest minimum wage data to help accurately set pay for positions in different geographic areas.
What Is the Federal Minimum Wage in the United States?
The federal minimum wage in the United States is
$7.25 per hour
As of January 1, 2026
The federal minimum wage for tipped workers
in the United States is
in the United States is
$2.13 per hour
As of July 1, 2015
Understanding Minimum Wage
Minimum wage laws are always changing. Alongside the federal minimum wage, states and local entities have authority to set their own minimum wage rates. Since states and local entities can have their own methodologies when determining rates and can make minimum wage changes at different times, it is important to stay up to date with the latest information to ensure compliance. ERI SalaryExpert keeps track of these changes through continuous monitoring of federal, state, and local minimum wage adjustments in ERI's Geographic Assessor.
Our Minimum Wage Data
ERI SalaryExpert, powered by ERI, strives to provide the most up-to-date and accurate minimum wage data to help you with compensation planning. ERI SalaryExpert provides reliable salary survey data to ensure that total compensation reflects current market rates, taking into account factors such as geographic location, shift differentials, and more.
Geographic Assessor
ERI's Geographic Assessor lists current minimum wage rates and scheduled updates for each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and all provinces in Canada. We offer full details of minimum wage regulations in major cities, counties, and municipalities, as well as local and state pay transparency rules. With our interactive map, you can view specific minimum wages by location or search by ZIP code. Ensure compliance and get alerts when one of your employees drops below the local minimum wage rate. Try your free demo of ERI's Geographic Assessor.
Using Minimum Wage Data
HR representatives play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with labor laws and supporting fair compensation practices within their organizations. Compensation professional rely on ERI's minimum wage data to adhere to applicable regulations and as a reference for salary benchmarking and compensation planning. Our minimum wage data also serve as a valuable resource when developing HR policies to promote equitable pay practices, supporting the overall well-being of both the organization and its employees.
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