Ohio minimum wage 2026–2027: $7.25–$11.00 now, $11.40 on January 1, 2027
Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 an hour, in force since January 1, 2026 – $3.75 more than the federal $7.25. The next change is on January 1, 2027: $11.40 an hour (+$0.40, 3.6%), announced by the state. Tipped workers $5.70 plus tips; the small-employer threshold rises to $419,000.
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Ohio minimum wage rates
| Who | Rate | From | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most workers (state rate) | $11.00 | January 1, 2026 | official |
| Employers grossing under $405,000 a year | $7.25 | now | official |
| Scheduled increase | $11.40 | January 1, 2027 | announcement |
| Tipped workers (cash wage) | $5.50 | now | official |
| Tipped workers (cash wage) | $5.70 | January 1, 2027 | official |
When does the Ohio minimum wage go up?
The next change is on January 1, 2027: $11.40 an hour (+$0.40, 3.6%), announced by the state. Tipped workers $5.70 plus tips; the small-employer threshold rises to $419,000. Adjusted each January 1 by the CPI-W (Ohio Constitution, Article II, Section 34a).
Tipped workers in Ohio
Employers may pay tipped workers a cash wage of $5.50 an hour and count up to $5.50 of tips toward the minimum wage, as long as wages plus tips reach $11.00 for every hour; otherwise the employer pays the difference. From January 1, 2027 the tipped cash wage is $5.70.
Who is covered, and who can be paid less
Employers grossing under $405,000 a year: $7.25 an hour. Employees under 16 must be paid at least the federal minimum wage ($7.25). Jobs covered by the federal Fair Labor Standards Act never get less than $7.25.
Ohio minimum wage history
On January 1, 2020 the Ohio minimum wage was $8.70; today it is $11.00 – up $2.30, or 26.4%.
| January 1 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $8.70 | $8.80 | $9.30 | $10.10 | $10.45 | $10.70 | $11.00 |
How Ohio compares
Ohio ranks tied 28th with 1 other of the 50 states and D.C. The average statewide minimum wage is $11.53; Ohio's $11.00 is $0.53 below it. Neighbors: Indiana $7.25, Kentucky $7.25, Michigan $13.73, Pennsylvania $7.25, West Virginia $8.75.
Overtime and pay rules
Overtime: Over 40 hours a week, at one and a half times the regular rate. A full-time week at the minimum wage pays $440.00; with 5 overtime hours it is $522.50.
Where to get help
The minimum wage in Ohio is enforced by the Ohio Department of Commerce, Wage and Hour; wage claims: com.ohio.gov. The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division takes complaints in every state at 1-866-487-9243, and your name is kept confidential.
Ohio minimum wage questions
What is the minimum wage in Ohio right now?
$7.25–$11.00 an hour for most adult workers (Employers grossing under $405,000 a year: $7.25). Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 an hour, in force since January 1, 2026 – $3.75 more than the federal $7.25.
What will the Ohio minimum wage be in 2027?
$11.40 an hour from January 1, 2027 – announced by the state.
What is the tipped minimum wage in Ohio?
Employers may pay tipped workers a cash wage of $5.50 an hour and count up to $5.50 of tips toward the minimum wage, as long as wages plus tips reach $11.00 for every hour; otherwise the employer pays the difference. From January 1, 2027 the tipped cash wage is $5.70.
How much is the Ohio minimum wage per year?
At $11.00 an hour and 40 hours a week, $440.00 a week, about $1,907 a month and $22,880 a year before taxes. At the 2027 rate of $11.40: $23,712 a year.
Where do I report unpaid minimum wage in Ohio?
With the Ohio Department of Commerce, Wage and Hour – or with the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (1-866-487-9243). Keep your pay stubs and a record of your hours.
Other states
Sources: U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division – State Minimum Wage Laws, Consolidated Minimum Wage Table and Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees (July 1, 2026 editions), the DOL's history table, and each state's and city's own labor department pages, linked on every state page. Checked October 16, 2026. Rates are for most adult, non-exempt workers; some jobs, industries and employers are exempt or have other rates. This is general information, not legal advice – the state labor department has the final word.