Wisconsin minimum wage
Minimum wage in Wisconsin, in effect since July 24, 2009
$7.25 an hour
That is $0.00 above the federal minimum of $7.25. Employers in Wisconsin pay the higher state rate.
Next increase: none announced as of October 9, 2026.
Tipped employees
Employers in Wisconsin can pay tipped employees a cash wage of $2.33 an hour, taking a tip credit of up to $4.92, 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.
Youth and training wages
Opportunity wage: $5.90 for employees under 20 during their first 90 consecutive days with an employer ($2.13 if tipped). Minors otherwise get $7.25.
Exceptions and details
- Golf caddies: $5.90 for 9 holes, $10.50 for 18 holes. Camp counselors have weekly minimums.
Common questions
- What is the minimum wage in Wisconsin?
- $7.25 an hour, in effect since July 24, 2009.
- What is the tipped minimum wage in Wisconsin?
- $2.33 an hour in cash wages, provided tips bring the employee up to $7.25 an hour.
- When does the Wisconsin 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
- Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division · data as of July 24, 2009 · last checked October 9, 2026
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