Wyoming minimum wage
Minimum wage in Wyoming, in effect since July 24, 2009
$7.25 an hour
Wyoming sets a state minimum of $5.15, below the federal rate, so the federal minimum of $7.25 applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Next increase: none announced as of October 9, 2026.
Tipped employees
Employers in Wyoming 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.
Exceptions and details
- Wyoming law sets $5.15, but most workers must be paid the federal $7.25 (FLSA). The federal $2.13 tipped cash wage applies to FLSA-covered employers.
- Effective date shown is when the federal $7.25 took effect; the official pages checked do not state when Wyoming's $5.15 began.
Common questions
- What is the minimum wage in Wyoming?
- $7.25 an hour, in effect since July 24, 2009.
- What is the tipped minimum wage in Wyoming?
- $2.13 an hour in cash wages, provided tips bring the employee up to $7.25 an hour.
- When does the Wyoming 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
- Wyoming Department of Workforce Services, Labor Standards · data as of July 24, 2009 · 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.