Utah minimum wage
Minimum wage in Utah, in effect since July 24, 2009
$7.25 an hour
That is $0.00 above the federal minimum of $7.25. Employers in Utah pay the higher state rate.
Next increase: none announced as of October 9, 2026.
Tipped employees
Employers in Utah can pay tipped employees a cash wage of $2.13 an hour, taking a tip credit of up to $5.12, as long as tips bring the employee to at least $7.25 for every hour worked. If they don't, the employer makes up the difference. An employee counts as tipped if they get at least $30 a month in tips.
Youth and training wages
Minors under 18 may be paid a $4.25 training wage for the first 90 days of employment.
Exceptions and details
- Utah's minimum wage law excludes employment covered by the federal FLSA (DOL).
Common questions
- What is the minimum wage in Utah?
- $7.25 an hour, in effect since July 24, 2009.
- What is the tipped minimum wage in Utah?
- $2.13 an hour in cash wages, provided tips bring the employee up to $7.25 an hour.
- When does the Utah minimum wage go up?
- No increase had been announced as of October 9, 2026.
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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
- Utah Labor Commission, Antidiscrimination and Labor Division · data as of July 24, 2009 · last checked October 9, 2026
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