2026 RatesUnited States Minimum Wage
Current minimum wage rates and regulations in United States for 2026.
Federal Minimum Wage 2026
The federal minimum wage remains $7.25 per hour under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Many states and cities require higher minimum wages, so employers must follow the higher applicable rate.
Hourly
$7.25
Weekly (40h)
$290
Monthly
$1,257
Annual
$15,080
Key Rules
State and Local Rates Can Be Higher
States such as California, New York, Washington, and many cities set minimum wages above the federal floor. Where multiple rates apply, covered workers are generally entitled to the higher rate.
Tipped Employees
The federal tipped cash wage is $2.13/hour, but tips plus cash wages must reach at least the $7.25/hour federal minimum wage. State tipped wage rules may be more protective.
Overtime
Nonexempt employees generally receive overtime at 1.5 times the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek.
Estimated Net at Federal Minimum Wage
| Scenario | Gross/Year | FICA | Net/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single filer, no state income tax | $15,080 | $1,154 | $13,926 |
Minimum wage sources and assumptions
Minimum wage pages use official labour and government publications, then convert hourly, monthly, and annual rates for comparison. This page was last reviewed for United States 2026 data on April 30, 2026.
Primary references
Calculation notes
- Annual estimates assume the standard full-time hours shown on the page.
- Some countries use collective agreements, age bands, sectors, or regions instead of a single national rate.
- Displayed conversions are estimates and may exclude holiday allowance, 13th-month pay, or local supplements unless stated.
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