Ohio minimum wage
Minimum wage in Ohio, in effect since January 1, 2026
$11.00 an hour
That is $3.75 above the federal minimum of $7.25. Employers in Ohio pay the higher state rate.
The rate differs by employer type; see the table below.
Next increase: $11.40 on January 1, 2027.
Rates by employer
| Employer or category | Hourly minimum | Tipped cash wage |
|---|---|---|
| Employers with annual gross receipts over $405,000 | $11.00 | $5.50 |
| Employers with annual gross receipts of $405,000 or less Tied to the federal minimum wage. From Jan. 1, 2027 the threshold is $419,000. | $7.25 | — |
Tipped employees
Employers in Ohio can pay tipped employees a cash wage of $5.50 an hour, taking a tip credit of up to $5.50, as long as tips bring the employee to at least $11.00 for every hour worked. If they don't, the employer makes up the difference.
Youth and training wages
Workers aged 14 and 15 are tied to the federal minimum wage ($7.25).
Scheduled increases
| Effective date | Standard rate | Tipped cash wage | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 (current) | $11.00 | $5.50 | In effect |
| January 1, 2027 | $11.40 | $5.70 | Announced 3.5% CPI-W increase announced Sept. 30, 2026. Gross receipts threshold rises to $419,000. |
How future increases are set
Adjusted each January 1 by CPI-W for the 12 months ending in August (Ohio Constitution, Art. II, Sec. 34a).
Common questions
- What is the minimum wage in Ohio?
- $11.00 an hour, in effect since January 1, 2026.
- What is the tipped minimum wage in Ohio?
- $5.50 an hour in cash wages, provided tips bring the employee up to $11.00 an hour.
- When does the Ohio minimum wage go up?
- It rises to $11.40 on January 1, 2027.
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Recent changes
Last verified against the official source on October 9, 2026.
No changes recorded since we started tracking this page.
Sources
- Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Industrial Compliance, Bureau of Wage and Hour Administration · data as of January 1, 2026 · last checked October 9, 2026
- Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Industrial Compliance, Bureau of Wage and Hour Administration · data as of January 1, 2026 · last checked October 9, 2026
We copy figures from official sources and re-check them against the source before every update. See our methodology. This is general information, not legal advice.